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cesar campos
on Dec 11, 2024Verified
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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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of somatization and its manifestations.
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