Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is FALSE?

A. It is characterized by a preoccupation with a defect in appearance.
B. The preoccupation can be about a wholly imagined defect or an exaggerated concern about a slight defect.
C. The preoccupation causes significant distress.
D. A person who suffers from this disorder will seek out relationships or social situations in order to stop thinking about his or her appearance.


D. A person who suffers from this disorder will seek out relationships or social situations in order to stop thinking about his or her appearance.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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