Asked by Ciarra Martin on Jul 23, 2024

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Bethany is experiencing dizziness, head pain and numbness in her lower limbs, all with no apparent medical reason.Bethany is most likely experiencing a(n) ________ disorder.

A) pseudocyesis
B) somatic symptom
C) dissociative
D) acute stress

Somatic Symptom

A type of illness that causes physical symptoms, including pain, without a clear physical cause.

Dissociative

Pertaining to a psychological state in which a person experiences a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Acute Stress

A short-term and immediate response to a demanding or threatening situation.

  • Understand the definitions and distinguishing features of various somatic symptom and related disorders.
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Graeme StruthersJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Bethany is experiencing physical symptoms with no medical cause, which is characteristic of a somatic symptom disorder. The other options do not fit the symptoms described.