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DelorasTo

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Although no longer a distinct diagnostic category in the DSM, the term hypochondriasis reflected individuals __________.
 
  a. who deny the presence of serious diagnosed conditions
   b. with a fear of hospitals and treatment
   c. with physical complaints who believed their symptoms were due to a
  serious, undetected illness
   d. using illness to obtain love and attention from others

Question 2

An intrusive, recurrent thought or image that an individual cannot control is known as a(n)
   ______.
 
  a. delusion c. obsession
   b. hallucination d. compulsion



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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