Which of the following is an example of pain disorder?
A) Terry can barely walk around because of chronic pain in his back, although doctors can find no physical reason for this pain.
B) Craig repeatedly engages in activities with a high risk of painful injury, almost as if he enjoys the pain.
C) Due to neural damage, Darlene has numbness that prevents her from feeling pain in her hands.
D) Due to psychological disorder, Darlene has numbness that prevents her from feeling pain in her hands.

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Chronic pain with no identifiable physical cause is a common symptom of pain disorder. Option B describes masochistic behavior, which is not necessarily indicative of pain disorder. Option C describes a type of sensory disorder, while option D is not a valid option, as it presents redundant information.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Pain Disorder