Conan, a Bit of a Hypochondriac, Decides That He Should

question 86

Multiple Choice

Conan, a bit of a hypochondriac, decides that he should have MRIs covering his whole body and insists that his doctor order them. Conan tells his doctor that he is not concerned about cost because he has great insurance. Which of the following is the appropriate and recognized term for the problem associated with Conan's behavior as far as an insurer is concerned?

• A) Hypochondria neurosis
• B) Hypochondria psychosis
• C) Moral hazard
• D) Medical excessiveness
• E) Unfair persuasiveness

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.

Phi Phenomenon

An optical illusion of perceiving continuous motion between separate objects viewed rapidly in succession.

Korsakoff Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder primarily caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), often associated with prolonged alcoholism.

Defensive Coping

A psychological strategy wherein individuals deal with stress or adversity by minimizing its perceived threat or impact to avoid confronting the actual issue.