An individual who has been diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder would MOST likely first seek:
A) psychological help.
B) medical help.
C) both psychological and medical help.
D) neither psychological nor medical help.

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Individuals with somatic symptom disorder typically experience physical symptoms that are distressing and/or significantly disrupt daily life, but these symptoms are not fully explained by a medical condition. As a result, they often first seek medical help to address their physical concerns before psychological factors are considered.

An Individual Who Has Been Diagnosed with a Somatic Symptom