Somatic Symptom Disorder B-Criterion Scale (SSD-12) Test
How the Scales are Structured
Who Usually Takes This Test?
See How You Compare
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Example Questions From the Test
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Somatic Symptom Disorder B-Criterion Scale (SSD-12) Test - Symptoms and Signs
In clinical assessment, the Somatic Symptom Disorder B-Criterion Scale (SSD-12) is a brief self-report measure used to evaluate the cognitive, affective, and behavioral responses associated with distressing somatic symptoms. It is intended to characterize the degree of symptom-related preoccupation, emotional burden, and maladaptive coping in a structured format.
The instrument includes 12 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate how often they experience common reactions to bodily sensations (e.g., symptom-related worry, heightened attention to symptoms, and efforts to control or avoid sensations), supporting a focused appraisal of psychological features relevant to somatic symptom presentations. Developed by Francis J. Keefe, the Somatic Symptom Disorder B-Criterion Scale (SSD-12) is used to inform case formulation and to support clinical decision-making alongside other assessment data rather than as a stand-alone diagnostic tool.