Even though Tomas has never smoked, he immediately thinks that his bad cough is the result of lung cancer rather than the common cold. If he has a mild rash, he immediately thinks he has skin cancer or shingles and goes to the doctor. His friends tell Tomas that he is a hypochondriac, but the correct DSM-5 diagnosis for Tomas' condition is
A)conversion disorder.
B)somatic symptom disorder.
C)dissociative disorder.
D)psychosomatic illness.

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Tomas exhibits a pattern of excessive preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness, despite having minor or no symptoms, which aligns with the criteria for somatic symptom disorder as defined in the DSM-5. This disorder is characterized by persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one's symptoms, leading to significant anxiety and frequent medical visits.

Even Though Tomas Has Never Smoked, He Immediately Thinks That