Maite often has headaches and chest pain but her doctor says these physical ailments have little to no organic basis.This suggests Maite may have a(n)___.

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The symptoms mentioned (headaches and chest pain) are physical symptoms, but the doctor has ruled out any organic basis for them. This suggests that the symptoms may be related to a somatization disorder, which involves experiencing physical symptoms that have no clear medical explanation. Option A and B are incorrect as they refer to personality disorders that do not relate to the symptoms mentioned. Option D is also incorrect, as obsessive-compulsive disorder typically involves symptoms such as repeated intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, rather than physical symptoms like headaches and chest pain.

Maite Often Has Headaches and Chest Pain but Her Doctor