MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 95: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 95

5. A 36-year-old who works from home is referred for evaluation. He is reluctant to venture out to meet with other people and rarely has people in to visit. When selected for a company-wide award, he refused to have his picture taken for the company newsletter. During an assessment, he averts his face and asks the examiner to "stop looking at me." Although he is average in appearance, he is convinced that his face is ugly and misshapen. The most likely diagnosis for this man would be:

  • A. schizophrenia.
  • B. obsessive–compulsive disorder.
  • C. body dysmorphic disorder.
  • D. schizoid personality disorder.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The central issue is the negative appraisal of his own appearance, indicating body dysmorphic disorder. Thus, it is likely that all other symptoms this patient is experiencing arise from this disorder. The other disorders listed in the answer choices cannot explain all the symptoms.

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