Rachel is convinced that her occasional headaches are caused by a malignant brain tumor. although several physicians have assure

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Rachel is convinced that her occasional headaches are caused by a malignant brain tumor. although several physicians have assure

d her that she has no serious physical problem, rachel continues to seek medical attention for a brain tumor. her behavior provides an example of

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Brut [27] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-18T07:12:55+03:00

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tresset_1 [31] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-18T04:57:35+03:00

Rachel's behavior provides an example of Hypochondriasis. Hypochondriasis is a condition in which a person is inordinately worried about having a serious illness. It is often characterized by fears that minor bodily or mental symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body.