Nicole, a 23-year old graduate student, is convinced that she contracted mad cow disease while studying in Great Britain. She has seen many doctors, including neurologists, who all confirm that she is healthy. Despite their reassurances, Nicole continues to believe that she is ill and plans to continue her "doctor shopping" until she is diagnosed with the disease. Nicole does not report any disruptions in her academic, social, or work life. Given this information, Nicole's diagnosis would be

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Nicole's persistent false belief, despite evidence to the contrary and lack of disruption in her daily life, indicates the presence of delusional disorder. This disorder involves a fixed, false belief that is not shared by one's culture or subculture and does not arise from another psychiatric condition.

Nicole, a 23-Year Old Graduate Student, Is Convinced That She