When a group of people share the same fears or delusions and show similar physical symptoms,a diagnosis of ____ can be made.

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Mass hysteria, also known as mass psychogenic illness or collective delusions, is a phenomenon where a group of people exhibit similar physical or psychological symptoms as a result of shared fears or beliefs. This is different from somatoform disorder, where an individual experiences physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation. Conversion disorder involves physical symptoms that are caused by psychological stressors, but it is not necessarily related to a shared belief or fear. Generalized fear disorder is not a recognized diagnostic category.

When a Group of People Share the Same Fears or Delusions