Which of the Following Is True About Body Dysmorphic Disorder

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is True about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) ?

• A) People with BDD never have delusional beliefs.
• B) Men with BDD are more likely to be preoccupied with their hips and their weight and to pick at their skin and camouflage it with make-up.
• C) Women with BDD are more likely to be preoccupied with their hips and their weight and to pick at their skin and camouflage it with make-up.
• D) Women with BDD are more likely to worry about thinning hair, be preoccupied with their genitals, and have muscle dysmorphia.

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Definitions:

Superego

In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, this part of the personality is responsible for moral standards and ideals, often contrasting with the id.

Freud

An Austrian neurologist named Sigmund Freud established the practice of psychoanalysis, which is a technique for treating mental illnesses by facilitating dialogue between a psychoanalyst and a patient.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals or the ego to cope with reality and to maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Repression

A psychological process in which traumatic memories are buried in the unconscious.