The diagnostic criteria of body dysmorphic disorder include preoccupation with flaws in one's physical appearance that are not visible to others, repetitive behaviors, and significant distress. Based on these symptoms, it is reasonable to infer that body dysmorphic disorder is classified as:
A. a mood disorder.
B. an obsessive-compulsive-related disorder.
C. a somatic-symptom-related disorder.
D. an anxiety disorder.
Answer: B
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