Todd is preoccupied with a small bump on his nose that he thinks is "huge and grotesque." Daily, he spends hours in front of the mirror examining his perceived defect. Todd would most likely be diagnosed with ______ .
A) An adjustment disorder
B) hypochondriasis
C) an impulse control disorder
D) body dysmorphic disorder

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Todd's preoccupation with a small bump on his nose that he perceives as "huge and grotesque" is an example of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). BDD is a mental disorder characterized by a preoccupation with perceived flaws or defects in one's physical appearance, which are often minor or nonexistent. Symptoms of BDD include spending hours scrutinizing one's appearance, obsessively comparing oneself to others, and engaging in repetitive behaviors such as checking the perceived defect in mirrors or trying to hide or camouflage it.

Todd Is Preoccupied with a Small Bump on His Nose