Question

walt disney was convinced he had a brain tumor, even though three doctors did tests and said he simply had a tension headache.
walt might be suffering from obsessive - compulsive disorder.
walt might be suffering from illness anxiety disorder.
walt might be suffering from generalized anxiety disorder.
walt might be suffering from somatic symptom disorder.
question 15
2 pts
anxiety is considered disordered
if it is not maladaptive.
if it is genetically influenced.
if it is caused by biopsychosocial factors.
if it is persistent and distressing.

Explanation:

• Illness anxiety disorder: Characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite medical reassurance. Walt's conviction of having a brain tumor despite doctors' diagnosis of a tension headache aligns with this.
• Anxiety as disordered: Anxiety is considered disordered when it is persistent (not just a short - lived reaction) and distressing (causes significant discomfort or impairment in daily life). Maladaptive (not helpful) anxiety is a sign of disorder, so "if it is not maladaptive" is incorrect. Genetic influence and biopsychosocial causes are factors in anxiety but do not define it as disordered.

Answer:

• First question: Walt might be suffering from illness anxiety disorder.
• Second question: if it is persistent and distressing.