Sean has a preoccupation with imagined diseases and often misinterprets his normal bodily symptoms or functions as severe illnesses. Sean has a _____ disorder called _____ .

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Sean's preoccupation with imagined diseases and misinterpretation of bodily symptoms as severe illnesses point towards somatic symptom disorder. Specifically, his fear of having a serious illness without any or with few physical symptoms aligns with illness anxiety disorder, which is a type of somatic symptom disorder. Choice B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not fit Sean's symptoms as described in the question.

Sean Has a Preoccupation with Imagined Diseases and Often Misinterprets