Mark Has Intense Anxiety About His Health

question 62

Multiple Choice

Mark has intense anxiety about his health.He focuses on slight changes in his heartbeat and greatly exaggerates minor aches and pains.He frequently visits multiple doctors because he resents doctors telling him that nothing is physically wrong with him.What condition does Mark appear to have?

• A)somatic symptom disorder
• B)conversion disorder
• C)illness anxiety disorder
• D)Munchausen syndrome

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Definitions:

Secure

In attachment theory, a classification indicating a healthy attachment between child and caregiver, characterized by trust and a balance of independence and emotional closeness.

Anxious

Anxiety or stress felt due to the unpredictable result of a situation.

Avoidant

Tending to avoid social interactions or situations that are perceived as uncomfortable or stressful.

Personality Matching

The process of aligning or matching individuals based on their personality traits to predict compatibility in various contexts such as work, relationships, or friendship.