Recent research has shown that ______ is(are) effective in treating somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder.
A) modeling
B) cognitive restructuring and exposure with response prevention
C) psychodynamic insights into one's family of origin
D) aversion therapy

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Recent research supports the use of cognitive restructuring and exposure with response prevention in treating somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder. These interventions aim to address maladaptive beliefs and fears related to physical symptoms, and gradually expose individuals to feared situations while preventing them from engaging in their usual reassurance-seeking behaviors. Modeling may be used to demonstrate healthy coping strategies, but is not a primary treatment intervention. Psychodynamic insights may be explored in therapy, but research does not support its effectiveness as the sole treatment for these disorders. Aversion therapy, which involves pairing a negative stimulus with a maladaptive behavior, is not a recommended treatment for somatic symptom disorder or illness anxiety disorder.

Recent Research Has Shown That ______ Is(are) Effective in Treating