Which of the following is an example of hypochondriasis?
A) Mary wears a knee brace because her knee is weak from a series of injuries.
B) Prior to a crucial playoff game, Steve abruptly develops a limp with no apparent cause.
C) When Sara is scheduled to give presentations, she usually vomits throughout the morning.
D) Because Wally's heart rate rises during exertion, he thinks he has blocked arteries.

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Hypochondriasis is a condition where a person is excessively worried about their health and tends to think they have illnesses. Wally's belief of having blocked arteries based on a single symptom of a higher heart rate during exertion is an example of hypochondriasis. Option A is an example of a person taking precautions due to an actual injury. Option B is an example of sudden onset of symptoms that may have a psychogenic cause. Option C is an example of performance anxiety.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Hypochondriasis