Because somatization, hypochondriasis, pain disorder, and undifferentiated somatoform disorder share features of cognitive distortions and somatic symptoms, they are listed in DSM-5 as:
A)One category, i.e., 'somatic symptom disorders'
B)Separately as per the type of cognitive distortions they resemble
C)The same way as they were in the DSM-IV
D)They are not listed in DSM-5

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DSM-5 includes a category called "somatic symptom disorders" that includes somatization disorder, hypochondriasis, pain disorder, and undifferentiated somatoform disorder. This is because these disorders share similar features such as cognitive distortions and somatic symptoms. The purpose of grouping them together is to improve diagnosis and treatment of these difficult-to-manage conditions.

Because Somatization, Hypochondriasis, Pain Disorder, and Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder Share