Which of the Following Statements About Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is FALSE?

• A) It is characterized by a preoccupation with a defect in appearance.
• B) The preoccupation can be about a wholly imagined defect or an exaggerated concern about a slight defect.
• C) The preoccupation causes significant distress.
• D) A person who suffers from this disorder will seek out relationships or social situations in order to stop thinking about his or her appearance.

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