Although it's name has changed from DSM-IV to DSM-5, hypochondriasis is essentially an emotional disturbance triggered by
A) physical pathology.
B) misinterpretation of normal physical sensations.
C) social concerns.
D) severe or unusual physical sensations.

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Hypochondriasis, now called Somatic Symptom Disorder, is characterized by excessive worry about physical symptoms that are either normal or only slightly abnormal. Therefore, it is triggered by a misinterpretation of normal physical sensations, rather than physical pathology (A), social concerns (C), or severe or unusual physical sensations (D).

Although It's Name Has Changed from DSM-IV to DSM-5, Hypochondriasis