The most effective treatment to date for somatic symptom disorder ________
A) increases psychological distress.
B) results in only temporary changes in psychological symptoms.
C) decreases healthcare expenditures.
D) has not been shown to effect physical functioning.

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The most effective treatment for somatic symptom disorder is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which has been shown to decrease healthcare expenditures. CBT also helps individuals to recognize and change dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors that contribute to their physical symptoms, leading to sustained improvement in psychological symptoms and increased physical functioning. It does not increase psychological distress and its effects are not limited to temporary changes.

The Most Effective Treatment to Date for Somatic Symptom Disorder