Joe Is Excessively Preoccupied with the Shape of His Nose

question 60

Multiple Choice

Joe is excessively preoccupied with the shape of his nose, and, though he has had plastic surgery several times in order to alter its appearance, remains dissatisfied. Joe is most likely suffering from which of the following?

• A) body dysmorphic disorder
• B) body disorder
• C) body dislike disorder
• D) hypochondriasis
• E) la belle indifference

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Definitions:

Facilitated Communication

A controversial technique intended to help individuals with severe communication impairments by providing physical support for typing or pointing.

Ouija Board Effect

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Placebo Effect

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Learning Disorder Subtypes

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