Chapter 17 - Somatic Symptom Disorders

Question 1

Explain Illness Anxiety Disorder (hypochondriasis)

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Answer 1

• Anxious about their concerns
• Display more obsessive attention to detail

Very concerned about the medical illness / issue they have

Question 2

Explain Conversion Disorder (functional neurological disorder)

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Answer 2

Not concerned about medical condition they have (not necessarily though)