12
QuizMultiple Choice

Somatoform Disorders

Question 12 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

Individuals suffering from somatization disorder are often difficult to diagnose if they also have another mental disorder because __________.

Answer
A
it is rare for both disorders to display symptoms at the same time
B
individuals with a mental disorder will often falsify other symptoms
C
the symptoms are difficult to differentiate, depending on the mental disorder
D
many mental and somatoform disorders are impossible to diagnose

Explanation

Somatization disorder involves physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a medical condition. When someone also has another mental disorder, symptoms from the two conditions may overlap, making it hard to tell which disorder is causing particular symptoms. Therefore, the best answer is that the symptoms are difficult to differentiate, depending on the mental disorder.

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