Carl watches a documentary about a man who survived after being stranded on an island. Not long after, his wife asks him if he wants to go hiking or go to the library. Carl chooses hiking. This is an example of ________

A history of multiple, somatic complaints in the absence of organic impairments is characteristic of

a. conversion disorder. b. psychosomatic illness. c. somatic symptom disorder. d. body dysmorphic disorder.

Which type of therapist is more likely hold a doctoral degree?

a. counselor b. psychiatric social worker c. psychologist d. paraprofessional