Which of the Following Best Illustrates Hypochondriasis

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates hypochondriasis?

• A)An ulcer caused by stress
• B)Persistent unsubstantiated fear of having cancer
• C)Obsessions with an imagined physical defect, such as facial wrinkles
• D)Recurring pain with no physical basis

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Definitions:

Defective

Refers to something that is flawed or lacking in functionality.

Experience-Dependent

Describes neural growth that is stimulated by environmental experiences and may vary from one individual to another.

Synaptogenesis

The generation of synapses or connections between neurons, usually as a result of the growth of axons and dendrites.

Environmental Events

Occurrences in the natural or built environment that can influence the lives of individuals, communities, and ecosystems, such as natural disasters, pollution, and urban development.