When Bob Noticed a Pain in His Thigh He Was

question 73

Multiple Choice

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

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

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