Author Question: Somatic symptom disorders, although they cause discomfort to the individual, do not result in ... (Read 86 times)

rmenurse · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Somatic symptom disorders, although they cause discomfort to the individual, do not result in significant functional impairment.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

When diagnosing obsessive-compulsive disorder in children, one must be mindful of the developmental trajectory for repetitive behaviors. What does this statement mean?

What will be an ideal response?

mfedorka · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Rituals are common among children and do not automatically indicate a disorder. Some children with medical illnesses repeat behaviors for self-care purposes related to their illnesses. Ritualistic behaviors, like fears, appear to follow a developmental sequence and often disappear with increasing maturity.