Jeremy often misinterprets normal bodily sensations such as hunger pangs as symptoms of serious illnesses such as stomach cancer. His experience is most indicative of

A) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) a dissociative disorder.
C) hypochondriasis.
D) mania.

Hypochondriasis

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with the fear of having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.

Bodily Sensations

Feelings or perceptions related to the physical condition or state of the body, often linked to the five senses.

Stomach Cancer

A disease characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the lining of the stomach that can lead to serious health complications.