Bobby believes that his small body frame is a deformation. He is convinced that women do not want men with a small build. He has recently begun to exercise excessively, consume protein drinks, and hired a personal trainer. Which disorder is Bobby most likely to meet criteria for?

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Bobby's belief about his body being deformed and his excessive exercising and attention to his body suggest he may have body dysmorphic disorder, a mental disorder in which a person is preoccupied with an imagined or slight defect in their appearance that causes significant distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Bobby Believes That His Small Body Frame Is a Deformation