Evan Is Terrified Because He Is Convinced That He Has

question 83

Multiple Choice

Evan is terrified because he is convinced that he has a terminal heart condition. He has consulted with several physicians about it who have found no evidence of any heart disease. Interestingly, Evan feels disappointed when the doctors find no physical problem. His diagnosis is probably

• A) pain disorder.
• B) conversion disorder.
• C) somatization disorder.
• D) hypochondriasis.

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Definitions:

Prisoner's Dilemma

A fundamental problem in game theory showing that two individuals acting in their own self-interest do not produce the optimal outcome.

Game Theory

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Pure Strategy Equilibria

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