According to DSM-5, which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for illness anxiety disorder?
A)Somatic symptoms must be present that are severe in intensity.
B)Illness preoccupation should have been present for at least one month.
C)The individual must perform excessive health related behaviors.
D)The individual should show symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function.

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The DSM-5 criteria for illness anxiety disorder include excessive health-related behaviors or maladaptive avoidance, but not necessarily severe somatic symptoms or altered motor/sensory function.

According to DSM-5, Which of the Following Is a Diagnostic