Mindy is distressed about her financial situation, which has long been a difficulty for her. this distress seems to be expressed in stomachaches, headaches, and other physical symptoms. she visits the doctor for in managing the discomfort these symptoms produce every year or so. this is an example of a. somatization. b. somatoform disorder. c. dissociative disorder.

The correct answer is option - a) somatization.

Explanation:

Somatization disorder or somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental or psychological disorder that causes several bodily symptoms, that can affect one or more organs or body symptoms.

These conditions includes - pain, inflammation, gastrointestinal problems, neurological conditions.  

Somatization generally refers to an unhealthy mental situation where a person tends to get affected by the psychological problems, showing its characteristic symptoms and that individual is required to undergo medication as soon as possible.

Thus, the correct answer is - A) somatization