Urvi has become preoccupied with an imaginary deformity on her face. She often avoids going out in public and has even looked into corrective surgery, even though the deformity does not exist. Urvi is most likely suffering from
A. body dysmorphic disorder.
B. somatization disorder.
C. conversion disorder.
D. illness anxiety disorder.
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?