Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is FALSE?

A. A person who suffers from this disorder will seek out relationships or social situations in order to stop thinking about his or her appearance.
B. It is characterized by a preoccupation with a defect in appearance.
C. The preoccupation can be about a wholly imagined defect or an exaggerated concern about a slight defect.
D. The preoccupation causes significant distress.


Answer: A

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