Susan is always going to her doctor asking to be examined for cancer or heart disease even though she doesn't have any symptoms. Her physician says she has illness anxiety disorder. People with this disorder
a. have anxiety about their health that leads them to deny their physical symptoms
b. have a dysfunctional mind-set that leads them to worry excessively about their health
c. avoid medical care because their symptoms aren't real
d. are typically in poor health and should monitor their symptoms carefully
Answer: b. have a dysfunctional mind-set that leads them to worry excessively about their health
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