Which of the following is NOT a part of cognitive-behavioral therapy for hypochondriasis in Barsky and Ahern's 2005 clinical trial?
a. Reassurance to the patients that their symptoms did not reflect a serious illness
b. Identifying and challenging illness-related misinterpretations of physical sensations
c. Purposely "creating" symptoms by focusing attention on certain body areas
d. Coaching on seeking less reassurance regarding patients' illness concerns
a
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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