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One of the important tasks of assessment and diagnosis of an anxiety disorder is to determine whether symptoms reflect which type of adjustment?
 
  a. comorbidity
  b. typical vs. atypical
  c. gender
  d. all of the above

Question 2

Bethany has spent the past ten years in and out of hospitals. She suffers from numerous physical complaints including severe hip, joint, leg, and head pain, and frequent bouts of diarrhea and bloating, and often reports breathing problems. Although numerous doctors and extensive tests revealed no physical problems, Bethany still reports vague symptoms of physical problems. Her problems would best fit a diagnosis of ____.
 
  a. premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  b. somatic symptom disorder
  c. illness anxiety disorder
  d. body dysmorphic disorder



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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