Paige has an illness anxiety disorder. This means

A. she misinterprets minor symptoms as evidence of serious illness.
B. she is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.
C. she is experiencing an actual, dramatic physical disturbance.
D. she is faking physical symptoms to gain attention.


Answer: A

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