Evidence supporting the biological perspective on patients with illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)includes research showing they ____.
A)are more sensitive than others to bodily sensations
B)have neurotransmitter imbalances
C)have lower arousal levels than others
D)have less of an increase in their heartbeats than others when stressed

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Research has shown that patients with illness anxiety disorder are more sensitive than others to bodily sensations, which supports the biological perspective on the disorder. There is limited evidence for neurotransmitter imbalances or differences in arousal levels or heartbeat increases.

Evidence Supporting the Biological Perspective on Patients with Illness Anxiety