If you have a relative with a somatic symptom disorder, that relative will most likely consult a __________ to the exclusion of a ___________.
A)psychologist; physician
B)psychiatrist; psychologist
C)psychoanalyst; psychiatrist
D)physician; psychologist

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Individuals with somatic symptom disorder typically first consult with a physician rather than a mental health professional like a psychologist or psychiatrist, as they are preoccupied with physical symptoms and often believe they have a medical condition.

If You Have a Relative with a Somatic Symptom Disorder