Which of the following statements accurately describes changes between DSM-IV and DSM-V relative to how somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed?
A. According to DSM-IV, individuals must be experiencing dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors, along with chronic somatic symptoms.
B. According to DSM-IV, individuals must be experiencing dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors, but not chronic somatic symptoms.
C. According to DSM-V, individuals must be experiencing dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors, along with chronic somatic symptoms.
D. According to DSM-V, individuals must be experiencing chronic somatic symptoms but not dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors.
Answer: C
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