Bertram has spent years being concerned about his health even though he has no symptoms or pain. Several years ago, he read an article on tumors and became preoccupied with thoughts about getting a tumor. He rarely seeks medical help and in fact avoids doctors and hospitals. Bertram is most likely experiencing a(n) _____ disorder.

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Bertram's preoccupation with his health and fear of having a tumor, despite having no symptoms or pain, is consistent with illness anxiety disorder (previously known as hypochondriasis). Somatic symptom disorder involves actual physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition, while dissociative disorders involve disruptions in memory, consciousness, or identity. Acute stress disorder involves a severe reaction to a traumatic event.

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