Which of the following are characteristics of somatoform disorders? (Select all that apply.)
a. Relieve anxiety
b. Decrease depression
c. Have no organic medical source
d. Are related to a medical condition
e. Significantly impair one's level of functioning
f. Often occur in those who must cope with illness
g. Occur in clients who are unaware of or unable to express emotional distress
A, C, E, G
These are the criteria for the diagnosis of a somatoform disorder, which is defined as feeling physical symptoms with no diagnosable organic medical condition.
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