Therapists Have Reported That Many with Hypochondriasis Terminate Psychotherapy When

question 95

Multiple Choice

Therapists have reported that many with hypochondriasis terminate psychotherapy when told that ______.

• A) their problems are psychological
• B) they must stop reading the newspaper
• C) they must do household tasks assigned to them by their parents or spouses
• D) their therapy will be long term

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