Joan and Fred both experience physical symptoms of pain and discomfort.Both have been examined by physicians and declared healthy.Joan is concerned that her pain is a sign of a serious illness,while Fred is not worried that he is sick.However,Fred is so focused on his pain that he finds it hard to participate in normal life activities.Which of the following statements is true?

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Joan has hypochondriasis because she is concerned that her pain is a sign of a serious illness, even though she has been examined by physicians and declared healthy. Fred has somatization disorder because he is so focused on his pain that he finds it hard to participate in normal life activities.

Joan and Fred Both Experience Physical Symptoms of Pain and Discomfort.Both