Juana Reports That She Is Very Concerned Because She Has

question 82

Multiple Choice

Juana reports that she is very concerned because she has lost her hearing. This is highly distressing for her, and she visits multiple doctors. The doctors find no evidence of typical physiological causes. Assuming Juana is not fabricating this symptom for personal gain, she might be diagnosed with ______ disorder.

• A) somatic symptom
• B) factitious
• C) illness anxiety
• D) conversion

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A temporary state of mind or feeling.

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Premises

Statements or propositions from which conclusions are drawn in logical arguments.