Which of the following is NOT a part of cognitive-behavioral therapy for illness anxiety disorder in Barsky and Ahern's 2005 clinical trial?

A. Reassurance to the patients that their symptoms did not reflect a serious illness
B. Identifying and challenging illness-related misinterpretations of physical sensations
C. Purposely "creating" symptoms by focusing attention on certain body areas
D. Coaching on seeking less reassurance regarding patients' illness concerns


Answer: A

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