"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:

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

An intentional false statement of a material fact made by one party to induce another party to enter into a contract.

Duress

Any unlawful act or threat exercised on a person whereby the person is forced to enter into an agreement or to perform some other act against his or her will.

Negligent Misrepresentation

A false statement made carelessly that is relied upon by others, leading to their financial loss.

Annullment

A legal procedure that declares a marriage null and void, as if it never legally existed, due to various possible reasons such as fraud or incapacity.