Asked by Ariana Rodriguez on May 02, 2024

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__________ is a type of somatic symptom disorder that was earlier called hypochondria.

A) Illness anxiety disorder
B) Dissociative amnesia
C) Psychomotor retardation
D) Acute stress disorder

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A psychological condition in which a person experiences physical symptoms that cause significant distress or problems in daily functioning, not fully explainable by any medical condition.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A chronic condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious, undiagnosed medical illness despite few or no symptoms.

Psychomotor Retardation

Slowness in motor activity and (apparently) in thought.

  • Separate somatic symptom disorders from other mental health challenges.
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Harpreet LalliMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Illness anxiety disorder, previously known as hypochondriasis, is a type of somatic symptom disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear about having a serious illness, despite having no or minor symptoms. The disorder can cause significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. Dissociative amnesia, psychomotor retardation, and acute stress disorder are not related to hypochondria.