Problem

Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 5 Problem 5TY

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution 1

Illness anxiety disorder as the name indicates it is the excessive worry about the health and easily become alarmed about the possibility of having an illness. They cannot tolerate or reassured if they are well and always elicit negative reactions from the physicians.

Step #2 of 4

Hence the options a, c and d are not correct.

Step #3 of 4

They frequently seek medical checkup or take their own medical checkup for the fear of become ill. In some cases it is reverse of this condition as they worry about their health and refuse to seek a physician. Thus they have a dysfunctional mindset that leads them to excessively worry about their health.

Step #4 of 4

Hence the correct option is.