Suppose we interviewed fifty people with illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis). Which quote do you expect we would hear most often?
a. My doctor is very accurate with her diagnoses.
b. I can notice even the slightest changes in my body.
c. I know that even when I am sick, nothing terrible is going to happen.
d. I know I have some kind of illness, but I haven't been to see a doctor in years.
Question 2
Mr. Able is diagnosed with illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis), while Mr. Baker is diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (somatization disorder). How will their symptoms be different?
a. Mr. Able will fear he has an undetected fatal illness; Mr. Baker will have many vague physical complaints.
b. Mr. Able will have complaints about his body; Mr. Baker will not.
c. Mr. Able will not have any physical complaints; Mr. Baker will fear that he has cancer or a form of heart disease.
d. Mr. Able will claim that he cannot see or walk; Mr. Baker will fear that he has an undetected fatal illness.
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