Ajay is preoccupied with a small bump on his nose that he thinks is "huge and grotesque." Daily, he spends hours in front of the mirror examining his perceived defect. Ajay would most likely be diagnosed with __________.
A. an adjustment disorder
B. hypochondriasis
C. an impulse control disorder
D. body dysmorphic disorder
Answer: D
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