Lisa tells her therapist she will never be comfortable in public because of her huge,crooked nose! However,the therapist thinks Lisa's nose looks normal.Therefore,Lisa is experiencing ___________.

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Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of mental illness in which a person becomes obsessed with perceived flaws in their appearance that are not noticeable or only slightly noticeable to others. This can lead to excessive grooming, makeup application, plastic surgery, or avoidance of social situations. In this case, Lisa's perception of her nose as huge and crooked is not shared by her therapist, indicating a distorted body image that is characteristic of body dysmorphic disorder. The other answer choices do not fit the description of Lisa's symptoms.

Lisa Tells Her Therapist She Will Never Be Comfortable in Public