Current treatments for somatic symptom and related disorders focus on
A) integrating the various personalities into a single personality.
B) finding the most appropriate pharmacological intervention for the particular individual.
C) helping individuals acquire insight into the origins of their difficulties.
D) the use of hypnosis to help individuals uncover forgotten memories of traumatic events that may be at the root of many of these disorders.
E) affective, cognitive, or social processes that maintain these disorders.

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Current treatments for somatic symptom and related disorders focus on addressing the affective, cognitive, or social processes that maintain these disorders. This includes approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and relaxation techniques aimed at changing maladaptive thought patterns, reducing stress, and improving coping skills. There is no evidence to support the use of hypnosis to uncover forgotten memories or pharmacological interventions as the primary treatment for these disorders. Integration of various personalities into a single personality is not a relevant treatment for somatic symptom and related disorders. Helping individuals acquire insight into the origins of their difficulties may be helpful but is not the main focus of treatment.

Current Treatments for Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders Focus on