"A Chronic Pattern (At Least 6 Months) of Preoccupation with Having

question 49

Multiple Choice

"A chronic pattern (at least 6 months) of preoccupation with having or contracting a serious illness despite having minimal or no somatic symptoms" is a definition of ____.

• A) functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder)
• B) depersonalization disorder
• C) illness anxiety disorder
• D) body dysmorphic disorder

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Definitions:

Hotly Contested Issues

Topics or subjects that provoke intense debate and disagreement among people or groups.

CSA

Can refer to "Child Sexual Abuse," a form of child abuse involving sexual activity with a minor or "Community Supported Agriculture," a program where consumers buy shares of a farm's harvest in advance.

Internalize

The psychological process of incorporating the beliefs, attitudes, or standards of others into one's own self-concept.

Middle Childhood Behavior

Patterns of conduct and interaction typically observed in children aged 6 to 12 years, encompassing developmental, social, and cognitive changes.