Kristie is talking to a career counselor at college. She suddenly announces that it is pointless to discuss jobs, when she knows that her face is incredibly hideous due to her huge number of acne scars. The counselor is surprised, because, while she can barely see a couple of scars at Kristie's hairline, they were not noticeable until Kristie pointed them out. It is probable that Kristie suffers from

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Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws or defects in one's appearance, which may not be noticeable or only marginally so to others. Kristie's belief that her acne scars are incredibly hideous is disproportional to the objective reality, as the counselor cannot even see them until Kristie points them out. Choices A, B, and D are not relevant to Kristie's case.

Kristie Is Talking to a Career Counselor at College