Compared with Panic Disorder Suffers, Those with Hypochondriasis Are More

question 67

Multiple Choice

Compared with panic disorder suffers, those with hypochondriasis are more likely to be

• A) be equally concerned with both the immediate and long-term implications of their symptoms.
• B) suffering from agoraphobia.
• C) concerned about the immediate effects of an illness.
• D) concerned with the possibility of heart disease.
• E) concerned about long-term implications of their symptoms.

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Definitions:

Problem Focused

An approach that concentrates on identifying and addressing specific issues or challenges directly.

Breast Biopsy

A medical procedure where a small sample of breast tissue is removed and examined for signs of breast cancer or other conditions.

Distractible

Characterized by a lack of concentration and too easily drawn away from the task at hand.

Anxiety

A state of mental uneasiness, apprehension, or dread producing an increased level of arousal caused by an impending or anticipated threat to self or significant relationships.