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In order for someone to be diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder, the physical symptoms must be which of the following?
 
  a. Intermittent and associated with either significant personal distress or interference with daily functioning.
  b. Persistent and associated with either significant personal distress or interference with daily functioning.
  c. Significant enough to warrant intrusive medical intervention.
  d. Life-threatening and interfering with daily functioning.

Question 2

If the adjustment disorder lasts for more than one month after the stressor (or its consequences) has been removed, the diagnosis may be changed.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

F



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