Tyree is 11; his parents have recently divorced. He feels nauseous and throws up most Sunday evenings, when he returns home to his mother after staying with his Dad over the weekend. Tyree may be a ______.

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Tyree seems to be experiencing physical symptoms (nausea and vomiting) in response to stress (returning home after visiting his father). This is consistent with somatization, which refers to the tendency to express psychological distress through physical symptoms. Blunters try to distract themselves from stress, hypochondriacs worry excessively about physical health, and monitors carefully monitor their physical sensations without necessarily experiencing distress.

Tyree Is 11; His Parents Have Recently Divorced