People with Hypochondriasis Tend to Rely on Maladaptive Thoughts That

question 52

Multiple Choice

People with hypochondriasis tend to rely on maladaptive thoughts that increase their vulnerability to this somatic symptom issue.Which of the following statements would be an example of those thoughts?

• A)A sore throat is nothing to worry about unless there is a temperature along with it,then it is a big problem.
• B)A sore throat is serious and requires a trip to the doctor.If the doctor tests and finds nothing,it is okay.
• C)A sore throat is a major problem.It could be cancer or some other deadly disease no matter what the doctor says.
• D)A sore throat could be a serious sign of cancer,but it would be important to wait until the doctor says one way or the other before panicking.

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