Somatization disorder is a polysymptomatic disorder, which means ...

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Somatization disorder is a polysymptomatic disorder, which means that the disorder is associated with ____ symptoms.
 
  a. Few signs and
  b. Polymorphic
  c. Many signs and
  d. Specific signs and

Question 2

A 35-year-old client with a long history of schizophrenia who often forgets to take his medication is admitted to an inpatient unit after police found him threatening passengers on a bus. This is his fourth admission in 3 months.
 
  This frequent re-hospitalization is an example of: a. Recidivism
  b. Symptom exacerbation
  c. Noncompliance
  d. Rejection

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Answer to Question 1

C
Somatization is a polysymptomatic disorder (i.e., one associated with many signs and symptoms).

Answer to Question 2

A
Unable to cope in the community setting, people with chronic psychiatric problems often return to institutions or use community services on a revolving-door basis. This behavior pattern is known as recidivism and means a relapse of a symptom, disease, or behavior. Recidivism is a major problem in mental health care.