Which of these people is most likely to receive the diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder?
a. Teresa, who is 25 pounds overweight
b. Mike, whose blindness has no physical cause
c. Amy, who experiences gastrointestinal problems when she is stressed
d. Kevin, who imagines he has a serious defect in his physical appearance
Answer: d.
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