Illness Anxiety Disorder Behaviors

Medium Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Somatic Symptom And Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders include a range of disorders where psychological factors contribute to physical complaints. An example of such a disorder is Illness Anxiety Disorder, previously known as hypochondriasis. This disorder is characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite minimal or no symptoms. Which of the following statements best describes the most likely behavior of an individual diagnosed with Illness Anxiety Disorder?

They frequently visit doctors, seeking reassurance and testing for illnesses.

They remain indifferent to any bodily sensations, showing no concern for health.

They engage in compulsive health-related Internet searches but ignore medical advice.

They deny experiencing any physical symptoms and rarely mention health issues to others.

They become overly fixated on the severity of their physical symptoms without concern for the implications.

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