The tendency of those studying psychopathology to start seeing themselves as suffering from the illnesses being discussed is known as __________.
A) accurate self-assessment
B) unnecessary worrying
C) psychopathological transference
D) psychology student's syndrome

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Psychology student's syndrome, also known as "medical student syndrome" or "second-year syndrome," is the tendency for students studying a particular disorder to start seeing themselves as having that disorder. This phenomenon occurs because the symptoms of the disorders are discussed in depth, making it easy for students to self-diagnose.

The Tendency of Those Studying Psychopathology to Start Seeing Themselves