The biological perspective on complex somatic symptom disorder with somatization features (somatization disorder)emphasizes which difference in these patients?
A)They perceive internal stimuli more acutely.
B)They have experienced more stress in early childhood.
C)They are unable to learn from punishment.
D)They are exposed to parents who model how to act sick.

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The biological perspective suggests that patients with somatization disorder have a heightened sensitivity to internal bodily sensations, leading to increased focus and attention on these sensations, and ultimately resulting in the development of somatic symptoms. This suggests that they perceive internal stimuli more acutely than other individuals.

The Biological Perspective on Complex Somatic Symptom Disorder with Somatization