MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS
STRESS AND ILLNESS
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Question
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illness anxiety disorder is characterized by
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a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
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disruptions in conscious awareness and sense of identity.
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offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person.
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the misinterpretation of normal physical sensations as symptoms of a disease.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -People with illness anxiety disorder–also called hypochondria or hypochondriasis–have an unrealistic fear that they have a serious medical condition or fear that they’re at high risk of becoming ill. They may misinterpret typical body functions as signs of illness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Being preoccupied with having or getting a serious disease or health condition. Worrying that minor symptoms or body sensations mean you have a serious illness. Being easily alarmed about your health status. Finding little or no reassurance from doctor visits or negative test results.
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