Compared to the DSM-IV-TR diagnoses,the DSM-5 system places more emphasis on __________ rather than the number or range of somatic symptoms.
A)distress and behavior accompanying somatic symptoms
B)behavior associated with illness detection
C)distress about impending illness or death
D)Both a and c

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The DSM-5 system emphasizes the distress and behavior accompanying somatic symptoms and the distress about impending illness or death, rather than just the number or range of somatic symptoms. This shift reflects a more holistic approach to diagnosis, considering the psychological and behavioral aspects of somatic symptom disorders.

Compared to the DSM-IV-TR Diagnoses,the DSM-5 System Places More Emphasis