Author Question: Nicole, a 23-year old graduate student, is convinced that she contracted mad cow disease while ... (Read 37 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Nicole, a 23-year old graduate student, is convinced that she contracted mad cow disease while studying in Great Britain. She has seen many doctors, including neurologists, who all confirm that she is healthy.

Despite their reassurances, Nicole continues to believe that she is ill and plans to continue her doctor shopping until she is diagnosed with the disease. Nicole does not report any disruptions in her academic, social, or work life. Given this information, Nicole's diagnosis would be
A) schizoaffective disorder.
B) schizophreniform disorder.
C) delusional disorder.
D) shared psychotic disorder.

Question 2

Controlled clinical trials suggest that trauma plays only a limited role in the etiology of dissociative symptoms.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false