The common aspect of all somatic symptom disorders is a maladaptive or excessive
A) belief that a serious medical condition will cause death.
B) belief that one's appearance is ugly.
C) response to physical or associated health symptoms.
D) concern with the meaning of a physical pain.

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The common aspect of all somatic symptom disorders is a maladaptive or excessive response to physical or associated health symptoms.

Answer: A
 This statement is specifically related to one type of somatic symptom disorder called illness anxiety disorder, in which the individual has an excessive fear of having a serious medical condition that will cause death.

Answer: D
 This statement may apply to somatic symptom disorder with predominant pain, in which the individual experiences intense and persistent physical pain and is overly concerned about the meaning behind the pain.

Answer: B
 This statement does not accurately describe any aspect of somatic symptom disorders.

The Common Aspect of All Somatic Symptom Disorders Is a Maladaptive