A behavioral therapist would explain the "sickness behavior" seen in somatic symptom disorders as
A) being reinforced by the sympathy and attention he or she receives.
B) a reflection of the loss of meaning he or she feels regarding life.
C) distorted thinking and perceptions regarding the world.
D) the result of unconscious conflicts between the subparts of the personality.

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A behavioral therapist would explain the "sickness behavior" seen in somatic symptom disorders as being reinforced by the sympathy and attention he or she receives. This is because the behavior may be positively reinforced by the attention and sympathy received from others when symptoms are displayed.

A Behavioral Therapist Would Explain the "Sickness Behavior" Seen in Somatic