A Somatoform Disorder in Which a Person Interprets Insignificant Symptoms

question 190

Multiple Choice

A somatoform disorder in which a person interprets insignificant symptoms as signs of serious illness in the absence of any organic evidence of such an illness is called ________.

• A) body dysmorphic disorder
• B) somatization disorder
• C) hypochondriasis
• D) a conversion disorder

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Definitions:

Absenteeism

The frequent absence of an employee from work without valid reasons, which can negatively impact business operations.

Personnel Turnover

The rate at which employees leave an organization and are replaced by new hires.

Management Skills

The abilities and competencies that enable an individual to manage, direct, and guide others in a business or organizational context to achieve set goals.

Job Involvement

The level of psychological identification or commitment a person has toward their job and its importance in their life.