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Roberto Arreguin
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Misinterpreting normal physical sensations as symptoms of a dreaded disease is indicative of

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) dissociative disorder.
C) hypochondriasis.
D) avoidant personality disorder.

Hypochondriasis

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive worrying over having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.

Normal Physical Sensations

Ordinary or typical bodily feelings that arise from everyday activities, conditions, or responses to the external environment.

Dreaded Disease

A term referring to a particularly feared illness or condition, often because of its severity, painfulness, or the lack of a cure.

  • Comprehend the function of cognitive and physical symptoms in diagnosing and misinterpreting psychological disorders.
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Hyeonsoo JeongDec 28, 2024
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