Which of the following features characterize somatic symptom disorder?
A)Distressing somatic symptoms and abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to these symptoms
B)Medically unexplained somatic symptoms
C)One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function
D)A medical symptom or condition other than a mental disorder is present

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Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by distressing somatic symptoms along with abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to these symptoms. It does not require the symptoms to be medically unexplained, as was previously emphasized in older diagnostic criteria.

Which of the Following Features Characterize Somatic Symptom Disorder