When Bob noticed a pain in his thigh, he was convinced it was a sign of bone cancer. Although X-rays revealed no sign of cancer, Bob sought the opinions of a dozen other physicians who agreed with the original opinion
What psychological disorder might Bob's behavior indicate?
a) mood disorder
b) illness anxiety disorder
c) conversion disorder
d) catatonic schizophrenia
ANS: B, Being excessively worried about one's health and seeking the opinions of many physicians is a symptom of illness anxiety disorder.
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