Cognitive Theorists Have Recently Speculated That Illness Anxiety Disorder and Panic

question 147

True/False

Cognitive theorists have recently speculated that Illness Anxiety Disorder and panic disorder may share a common cause,namely,a cognitive bias to misinterpret changes in bodily cues or sensations as signs of catastrophic harm.

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Definitions:

Hilde Bruch

A German-American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst best known for her pioneering work in the study of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and obesity.

Eating Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, such as anorexia or bulimia.

Ineffective Parents

Caregivers who struggle to provide the necessary support, guidance, or discipline to their children.

Ineffective Parenting

Parenting practices that fail to promote the emotional, physical, or social wellbeing of the child.