When Bob Noticed a Pain in His Thigh,he Was Convinced

question 59

Multiple Choice

When Bob noticed a pain in his thigh,he was convinced it was a sign of bone cancer.Although X-rays revealed no sign of cancer,Bob sought the opinions of a dozen other physicians who agreed with the original opinion.What psychological disorder might Bob's behaviour indicate?

• A)mood disorder
• B)hypochondriasis
• C)conversion disorder
• D)catatonic schizophrenia

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