A Disorder in Which a Patient Is Preoccupied with Fear

question 5

Multiple Choice

A disorder in which a patient is preoccupied with fear of having a serious disease is

• A) hypochondriasis.
• B) pain disorder.
• C) conversion disorder.
• D) Munchausen's syndrome.

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Definitions:

Degraded Forest

Forest lands that have been severely diminished in quality and ecological function due to over-exploitation or poor management practices.

Decreased Soil Fertility

A reduction in the ability of soil to support plant growth, often due to factors like overuse, erosion, or contamination.

Premature Extinction

The phenomenon where species become extinct at a faster rate than natural due to human activities, before what is considered their natural lifecycle end.

Acceleration of Flooding

The increase in frequency and severity of flood events as a consequence of environmental changes, such as climate change and land development.