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Bethany has spent the past ten years in and out of hospitals. She suffers from numerous physical complaints including severe hip, joint, leg, and head pain, and frequent bouts of diarrhea and bloating, and often reports breathing problems. Although numerous doctors and extensive tests revealed no physical problems, Bethany still reports vague symptoms of physical problems. Her problems would best fit a diagnosis of ____.
 
  a. premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
 b. somatic symptom disorder
 c. illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
  d. body dysmorphic disorder

Question 2

Which symptom is necessary for a diagnosis of illness anxiety disorder?
 
  a. invention of physical issues for a purpose
  b. a neurological symptom
 c. concern with undetected physical illness
  d. depression


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sarahccccc

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

b

Answer to Question 2

c


charchew

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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