Which of the following statements accurately reflects the historical roots of somatic symptom disorder?
A. Symptoms are a behavioral response to physiological pain.
B. Symptoms are a result of distorted cognitive perceptions.
C. Symptoms are due to abnormalities in the somatosensory system.
D. Symptoms are a defense mechanism against unresolved unconscious conflicts.
Answer: D
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