________ are conditions in which there are physical symptoms in the absence of a physical disease.

Somatic Symptom

The correct answer is Option 3: Somatic Symptom

Somatic Symptom Disorder  refers to conditions where individuals experience physical symptoms (such as pain, fatigue, or gastrointestinal issues), but no medical explanation or physical disease can be found to fully account for them.

• These symptoms are not faked; the person truly feels them.

• The distress is real and often causes significant emotional and functional impairment.