Although Illness Phobia Resembles Hypochondria,it Differs in That People with Illness

question 110

Multiple Choice

Although illness phobia resembles hypochondria,it differs in that people with illness phobias

• A) are fearful of acquiring a disease.
• B) are fearful that they have contracted a disease.
• C) are worried that they had the disease and weren't aware of it.
• D) actually have the disease.

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