Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Which statement best describes cyberchondria?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Cyberchondria is a term used to describe heightened anxiety that arises from compulsively searching for health-related information online, often leading to unnecessary worry about potential health conditions. It is not classified as a personality disorder. While individuals with cyberchondria do search for health information online, the defining feature is the anxiety caused by these searches. It is not typical of most consumers; it is specific to individuals with excessive and anxiety-driven search behaviors.