Evan Is Terrified Because He Is Convinced That He Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

Evan is terrified because he is convinced that he has a terminal heart condition. He has consulted with several physicians about it who have found no evidence of any heart disease. Interestingly, Evan continues to feel terrified even when the doctors find no physical problem. His diagnosis is probably

• A) somatization disorder.
• B) pain disorder.
• C) hypochondriasis.
• D) conversion disorder.

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