Which of the Following Represents an Overconcern About Serious Disease

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an overconcern about serious disease?

• A) malingering
• B) illness anxiety disorder
• C) conversion disorder
• D) factitious disorder
• E) dissociative identity disorder

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Definitions:

Psychotic Episode

A period of time where an individual experiences a break from reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions.

Prevention

The act of stopping something from happening or arising, particularly in the context of health and disease.

Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is a form of anxiety that manifests as a fear of social situations, causing significant distress and impairing an individual's ability to function in various aspects of life.

Symptoms

Signs or indicators of a disease, disorder, or other physical or psychological condition, often experienced by the individual.