AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Jim has a persistent belief that he has a serious illness, despite medical reassurance, lack of physical findings, and failure to develop the disease. Identify the disorder.
A
Conversion disorder
B
Dissociative disorder
C
Somatic symptom disorder
D
Illness anxiety disorder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD, is an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Symptoms of illness anxiety disorder involve preoccupation with the idea that you’re seriously ill, based on normal body sensations (such as a noisy stomach) or minor signs (such as a minor rash). Signs and symptoms may include: Being preoccupied with having or getting a serious disease or health condition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Illness anxiety disorder is a chronic mental illness previously known as hypochondria. People with this disorder have a persistent fear that they have a serious or life-threatening illness despite few or no symptoms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exercising regularly, eating balanced meals, getting enough sleep, and staying connected to people who care about you are great ways to stave off anxiety symptoms.

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