Which of the following best describes the occurrence of body dysmorphic disorder?

Which of the following best describes the occurrence of body dysmorphic disorder?

a) It is more common among men than women
b) It typically begins in the early 20s in both men and women
c) It is often comorbid with hypochondriasis
d) Thoughts of suicide are common

Question 2

If a researcher were to compare the relationship between school grades and conduct problems, then this would be a _________ study.

a) case
b) correlational
c) experimental
d) epidemiological

Question 3

Body dysmorphic disorder, given the excessive preoccupation with a perceived bodily imperfection, has been considered most similar to which disorder?

a) Eating disorder
b) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
c) Social phobia
d) Conversion disorder

Question 4

Jaclyn is preoccupied with her eyes, feeling that they are asymmetrical. She spends hours applying makeup in an effort to make her eyes appear exactly the same size and shape. The extent of her routine requires hours, and has cost her several jobs.

She has had plastic surgery, but this has not alleviated her concerns. The most likely diagnosis for Jaclyn would be:

a) Body dysmorphic disorder.
b) Conversion disorder.
c) Hypochondriasis.
d) Somatization disorder.

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Which of the following best describes the occurrence of body dysmorphic disorder?

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