Evan is terrified because he is convinced that he has a terminal heart condition. He has consulted ...

Evan is terrified because he is convinced that he has a terminal heart condition. He has consulted with several physicians about it who have found no evidence of any heart disease.
 
  Interestingly, Evan continues to feel terrified even when the doctors find no physical problem. His diagnosis is probably
  a. somatization disorder.
  b. pain disorder.
  c. hypochondriasis.
  d. malingering.

Question 2

Individuals with somatic symptom disorders
 
  a. intentionally fake their illnesses in order to obtain some special treatment.
  b. generally have a physical cause for their illness.
  c. believe that their symptoms are real and serious.
  d. usually have little concern over their state of health.

Question 3

Conditions involving physical complaints or disabilities occurring in the absence of any physical pathology that could account for them are
 
  a. hypochondriacal disorders.
  b. anxiety disorders.
  c. dissociative disorders.
  d. somatic symptom disorders.