Which of the Following Is an Example of Hypochondriasis

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of hypochondriasis?

• A)Mary wears a knee brace because it is weak from a series of injuries.
• B)Prior to a crucial playoff game, Steve abruptly develops a limp with no apparent cause.
• C)When Sara is scheduled to give presentations, she usually vomits throughout the morning.
• D)Because Wally's heart rate rises during exertion, he thinks he has blocked arteries.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Strategies

Techniques or methods employed by individuals to enhance learning, memory, and problem-solving.

Conservation

A cognitive principle, identified by Jean Piaget, recognizing that certain properties of objects (such as volume, mass, number) remain the same despite changes in the form or arrangement of the objects.

Egocentric Thinking

A cognitive perspective characterized by the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others, often associated with early developmental stages.

False Belief

A cognitive test used to understand theory of mind, which measures the recognition that others can hold beliefs about the world that are incorrect.