Joe just ate six chilidogs and drank a liter of soda. If Joe suffers from illness anxiety disorder, he would probably interpret any resulting stomach discomfort as
A)his own fault for eating so much.
B)the result of poor quality food.
C)gas pains from overeating.
D)a sign that something is seriously wrong with his stomach.

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According to illness anxiety disorder, individuals tend to exaggerate the severity of physical symptoms and fear that they indicate a serious illness. Therefore, Joe would likely interpret any stomach discomfort as a sign that something is seriously wrong with his stomach.

Joe Just Ate Six Chilidogs and Drank a Liter of Soda