During a case conference, one of the staff describes a patient as experiencing an "ego-dystonic" disorder. What is the most likely description of this patient?

a. He is distressed by his symptoms.
b. He views his symptoms as a moral failure.
c. He does not view his disorder as a problem.
d. He believes he can solve his own problems without a therapist's help.


Answer: a.

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