Disorders in Which There Is Real Physical Illness That Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

Disorders in which there is real physical illness that is largely caused by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety are called ________ disorders.

• A) conversion
• B) organic
• C) somatic symptom
• D) psychosomatic

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Definitions:

Mechanistic Causes

Explanations based on the physical and biochemical processes underlying phenomena, often used in scientific contexts to understand biological functions.

Darwinian Puzzle

A phenomenon or trait that appears to reduce the fitness of individuals, posing a question as to why it has evolved or been maintained through natural selection.

Chemicals

Substances with distinct molecular compositions that are used in or produced by chemical processes.

Echoes

Reflected sound waves that return to the listener, allowing organisms or devices to locate objects and navigate environments through echolocation.