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NClaborn

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Describe the three diagnostic criteria for excessive thoughts, feelings, or behavior related to somatic symptoms that the DSM-5 identifies for a diagnosis of Somatic Symptom Disorder.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why does the person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder have problems in interpersonal relationships?
 
  a. They have no interest in having relationships.
  b. They have no time for relationships due to excessive devotion to work.
  c. They are too emotionally expressive.
  d. Their manipulative behavior tends to destroy relationships.



johnpizzaz

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Answer to Question 1

The focus in DSM-5 is on there being at least one of the following three
features: (1) disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the
seriousness of one's symptoms; (2) persistently high level of anxiety
about health or symptoms; and/or (3) excessive time and energy
devoted to these symptoms or health concerns GRADING RUBRIC  6 points, 2 for each criteria

Answer to Question 2

b. They have no time for relationships due to excessive devotion to work.



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