According to Theories of Health Anxiety, the Development of Dysfunctional

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to theories of health anxiety, the development of dysfunctional beliefs about illness leads an individual to:

• A) doubt themselves.
• B) lose confidence in the healthcare system.
• C) develop attentional and interpretive biases.
• D) develop traumatic memories.
• E) develop healthy eating and fitness habits.

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