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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A history of multiple, somatic complaints in the absence of organic impairments is characteristic of
 
  a. conversion disorder.
  b. psychosomatic illness.
  c. somatic symptom disorder.
  d. body dysmorphic disorder.

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When Bob noticed a pain in his thigh, he was convinced it was the first sign of bone cancer. Although X-rays revealed no sign of cancer, Bob sought the opinions of several other physicians who agreed with the original opinion. What mental disorder might
 
  Bob's behavior indicate?
 
  a. a mood disorder
  b. illness anxiety disorder
  c. conversion disorder
  d. catatonic schizophrenia


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chereeb

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.


olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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