Aisha's mother tends to hover over her whenever she complains of not feeling well. Typically, she puts Aisha to bed, reads her a story, and spends the day bringing the child her favorite foods. From a behavioral perspective, Aisha's mother may be increasing the child's risk of developing a somatic symptom disorder because she is

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Aisha's mother is reinforcing somatizing behaviors by giving her special attention and treats when she complains about not feeling well. This can lead to the child relying on physical symptoms to receive attention and rewards, potentially leading to the development of a somatic symptom disorder.

Aisha's Mother Tends to Hover Over Her Whenever She Complains