Which of the following has been demonstrated with people with body dysmorphia, showing that they might not be as out of touch with reality as one might assume?
A. Their perception of subtle facial distortions appears to be better than normal, so they may be noticing flaws others cannot see.
B. Their hallucinations are often based on real information that has been distorted through subconscious processing.
C. Their compulsive attempts towards neatness often give them an advantage in their careers and hobbies.
D. Their willingness to get in "over their head" in difficult physical activities does sometimes result in unusually good athletic ability.
Answer: A
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