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People who suffer from _____ unrealistically interpret bodily symptoms as signs of a serious illness.

A) Munchausen syndrome
B) hysterical disorder
C) body dysmorphic disorder
D) illness anxiety disorder

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious, undiagnosed medical illness, despite few or no medical symptoms.

Bodily Symptoms

Physical signs or complaints reported by an individual, which can be manifestations of psychological distress or physical illness.

  • Understand the concept of somatization and its manifestations.
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