Therapists have reported that many with hypochondriasis terminate psychotherapy when told that ______.
A) their problems are psychological
B) they must stop reading the newspaper
C) they must do household tasks assigned to them by their parents or spouses
D) their therapy will be long term

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Many with hypochondriasis have a strong belief that their symptoms are solely due to a physical illness and not related to psychological factors. Therefore, when told that their problems are psychological, they may feel invalidated or offended, leading them to terminate therapy.

Therapists Have Reported That Many with Hypochondriasis Terminate Psychotherapy When