Which of the Following Predicts the Development of Illness Anxiety

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following predicts the development of illness anxiety disorder?

• A) never experiencing true illness as a child
• B) having suicidal thoughts or past family history of suicide
• C) a major depressive episode
• D) realizing the benefits of being the ill person

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's Disease

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Autonomic Nervous System

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