Which of the following represents an overconcern about serious disease?

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Illness anxiety disorder, previously known as hypochondriasis, is characterized by an excessive fear or preoccupation with having a serious illness despite the absence of physical symptoms or evidence of illness. People with illness anxiety disorder often seek reassurance and have frequent medical appointments or tests, but their anxiety persists even if the tests come back negative. The other options (A, C, and D) do not specifically relate to an overconcern about serious disease.

Which of the Following Represents an Overconcern About Serious Disease