Every week, Ruslan complains to a doctor about swollen glands, heart palpitations, constipation, or some other physical symptom. He is sure these symptoms are a sign of cancer, even though more than a dozen physicians have told him he is physically healthy. Ruslans behavior is most characteristic of a(n) ..... disorder.

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Every week, Ruslan complains to a doctor about swollen glands, heart palpitations, constipation, or some other physical symptom. He is sure these symptoms are a sign of cancer, even though more than a dozen physicians have told him he is physically healthy. Ruslan’s behavior is most characteristic of a(n) ____ disorder.

A	somatic symptom
B	generalized anxiety
C	obsessive-compulsive
D	dissociative

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Specifically, people with histrionic personality disorder are typically characterized as flirtatious, seductive, charming, manipulative, impulsive, and lively.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most mental health workers today take the view that disordered behaviors: arise from the interaction of nature and nurture.

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