What does hypochondriasis primarily involve?

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Intentionally pretending to have a physical diseasePhysical symptoms arising from psychological causesRefusing to accept the existence of a genuine mental or physical conditionFrequently interpreting minor bodily sensations as signs of a severe illnessNone of the above

Explanation

Hypochondriasis is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with the idea that one is seriously ill, often by misinterpreting normal or minor bodily sensations as indicators of a major health problem. It differs from malingering (deliberate faking) or psychosomatic illnesses where psychological factors cause physical symptoms.