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A Psychologist Discusses a Patient with Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis)

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A psychologist discusses a patient with illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis) this way: "She focuses on her health so that she can be protected from the anxiety her underlying conflicts cause. Then, when she is shown attention and sympathy, her dependency needs are met." This psychologist ____.


A) probably agrees with the behavioral perspective
B) takes a diathesis-stress approach to illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
C) is discussing primary and secondary gain
D) probably rejects the psychoanalytic perspective

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