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Write a One- to Two-Sentence Description of a Hypothetical Patient

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Write a one- to two-sentence description of a hypothetical patient illustrating each of these three disorders: (1) somatic symptom disorder, (2) illness anxiety disorder, and (3) conversion disorder.


Definitions:

PCL-R

The Psychopathy Checklist-Revised, a diagnostic tool used to assess the presence of psychopathy in individuals.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Psychopathy

A personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and often, bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

Egocentricity

The tendency to view everything in relation to oneself, often neglecting the perspectives or experiences of others.

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