If an individual suffering from a somatic symptom disorder only complains of pain that has no physiological basis, he or she may receive a specific diagnosis of
A) conversion disorder.
B) dementia.
C) pain disorder.
D) congenital insensitivity to pain.

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Pain disorder is a specific diagnosis for individuals who experience pain that has no physiological basis. Conversion disorder involves a sudden loss or alteration of sensory or motor function, whereas dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder and congenital insensitivity to pain is a rare genetic condition where individuals cannot feel physical pain.

If an Individual Suffering from a Somatic Symptom Disorder Only