Simon has been getting mild headaches regularly since the past few months. He is convinced that the headaches are indicative of a malignant brain tumor. Although magnetic resonance images provided no medical evidence in support of his claim, Simon still maintains that he has a tumor in his brain and is upset about the imagined consequences. In this instance, Simon is most likely to be suffering from
A) conversion disorder.
B) somatic symptom pain disorder.
C) depersonalization/derealization disorder.
D) illness anxiety disorder.

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Simon's persistent concern about having a serious illness despite medical reassurance suggests that he may be suffering from illness anxiety disorder (formerly known as hypochondriasis). This disorder involves excessive worry and fear about having a serious medical condition, even in the absence of medical evidence or with medical reassurance to the contrary.

Simon Has Been Getting Mild Headaches Regularly Since the Past