Evan is terrified because he is convinced that he has a terminal heart condition. He has consulted with several physicians who have found no evidence of any heart disease. Evan continues to feel terrified even when the doctors find no physical problem. His diagnosis is probably ________
A) somatization disorder.
B) pain disorder.
C) somatic symptom disorder.
D) malingering.

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Evan's persistent anxiety about having a heart condition despite medical reassurance suggests that he may have somatic symptom disorder. Somatic symptom disorder involves excessive and persistent worry or distress about physical symptoms, even when medical evaluation finds no evidence of a physical ailment.

Evan Is Terrified Because He Is Convinced That He Has