Which of the following is an example of something a person suffering from somatic symptom disorder might think?
A. A sore throat is nothing to worry about unless there is also a fever. Then it is a problem.
B. A sore throat is serious and requires a trip to the doctor. If the doctor runs tests and finds nothing, it is okay.
C. A sore throat is a major problem. It could be cancer or some other deadly disease, no matter what the doctor says.
D. A sore throat could be a serious sign of cancer, but it would be important to wait until the doctor says one way or the other before panicking.
Answer: C
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