A psychologist says, "We know it is a psychological disorder because the physical symptoms have no physiological basis and the symptoms are not under voluntary control." What is the psychologist describing?

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17 February, 17:40

A psychologist says, "We know it is a psychological disorder because the physical symptoms have no physiological basis and the symptoms are not under voluntary control." What is the psychologist describing?

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Complex somatic disorder

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Complex somatic Symptom disorder (CSSD) also known as a form of somatization refers to a Medical condition where there is inconsistent symptoms, often painful physiological complaints but without physiological basis or medically explainable physical symptoms. Symptoms of complex somatic symptom disorder are disproportionate or maladaptive and are not under voluntary control. CSSD Is associated with cognitive distortions with feelings of multiple symptoms such as localized pain, sensations, or discomfort or any anxiety-causing not associated with a known medical diagnosis