Psychosomatic Disorders Are Disorders That Exist Only in a Person's

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True/False

Psychosomatic disorders are disorders that exist only in a person's mind.

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Definitions:

Social Experiences

Interactions with others that influence an individual's behavior, beliefs, and feelings.

Genotypic Characteristics

Describes the genetic makeup of an organism and how these genes express themselves in physical and behavioral traits.

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals or viruses, that can cause congenital anomalies or developmental disorders in a developing fetus.

Birth Defect

A physical or biochemical abnormality that is present at birth and may cause physical or mental disabilities.