Question

Describe the characteristics of somatoform disorder and exlain hypochondraiasis?

Answer 1

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(1) cannot be fully explained by a general medical condition, another mental disorder, or the effects of a substance;

(2) are not the result of factitious disorder or malingering; and

(3) cause significant impairment in social, occupational, or other functioning

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An individual with hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinced that they or others have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.