A client who is being seen at a physician's office states that he has "bad headaches all the time." Diagnostic tests are normal. What is this type of response to stress called?

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The client's physical symptoms of headaches are not explained by any known physical condition or disease, so it is likely a psychosomatic disorder - meaning the symptoms are caused or exacerbated by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety.

A Client Who Is Being Seen at a Physician's Office