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Maria is concerned that her hips are way too wide than what it should normally be and remains preoccupied with the idea. Despite constant reassurance from friends and family, she keeps exercising and worrying about her hips, which she thinks makes her look appalling. Which of the following is she is most likely to be suffering from?

a. somatization disorder
b. mood disorder
c. conversion disorder
d. body dysmorphic disorder

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The answer most likely is D
User Gregori
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

A mental illness involving obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance.

The flaw may be minor or imagined. But the person may spend hours a day trying to fix it. The person may try many cosmetic procedures or exercise to excess.

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