Which of the following is a diagnostic feature of hypochondriasis?
A) The disturbance has persisted for one year or longer.
B) The person is preoccupied with the fear of having a serious illness.
C) There are no fears of physical illness persist despite medical evidence.
D) There is a dramatic change in or loss of physical abilities or functioning.

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Hypochondriasis involves excessive fear of having a serious illness despite medical reassurance, which is a key diagnostic feature. The disturbance also needs to persist for at least six months, but not necessarily one year (option A). Additionally, the individual’s fears are unrelated to physical illness persist despite medical reassurances (option C), but there is no requirement for a change in physical abilities or functioning (option D).

Which of the Following Is a Diagnostic Feature of Hypochondriasis