Hypochondriasis Is Believed to Affect About______ of the General Population

question 316

Multiple Choice

Hypochondriasis is believed to affect about______ of the general population.

• A) 1% -5%
• B) 10%-20%
• C) 50%-60%
• D) 80%-90%

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Definitions:

Positive Symptoms

Features of a disorder that are present and observable, such as hallucinations or delusions, especially in the context of schizophrenia.

Negative Symptoms

Features often associated with schizophrenia or other psychiatric conditions, characterized by deficits or diminutions, such as lack of emotion, motivation, or social interaction.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and withdrawal from reality.

Disorganized Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by disorganized speech, behavior, and thought processes.