Gregory has been diagnosed with depression by his psychiatrists;however,he does not really report experiencing negative affect.He primarily experiences stomach and sleep problems.Which of the following most accurately characterizes Gregory's experience?

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Gregory's experience is an example of somatization, where psychological distress is expressed as physical symptoms. He may not be lying or lacking insight, but rather experiencing his depression in a physical way. Psychologization would imply that his physical symptoms are being interpreted as psychological in nature. Antipsychologization would imply that psychological explanations are being rejected altogether, which does not seem to be the case here.

Gregory Has Been Diagnosed with Depression by His Psychiatrists;however,he Does