Author Question: Mrs. Borhoquez is terrified that she has contracted a viral infection that is invading her body and ... (Read 75 times)

renzo156 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Mrs. Borhoquez is terrified that she has contracted a viral infection that is invading her body and weakening her immune system.

In spite of medical tests that show no illness, she continues to surf the Internet looking for a diagnostic match to her symptoms. Family members were sympathetic at first but now are tired of hearing the same old complaints. Mrs. Borhoquez presents a classic case of
A) illness anxiety disorder.
B) pain disorder.
C) conversion disorder.
D) psychosomatic disorder.

Question 2

According to your text, common obsessions include thoughts about dirt and germs, aggression, failure to engage locks, and

A) inappropriate sexual relations.
B) failure at work or school.
C) fear of unwanted pregnancy.
D) fear of embarrassment.