Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Psychosomatic

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that psychosomatic medicine fell out of favor?

• A) As Freudian concepts,such as the unconscious,fell out of favor,so too did psychosomatic medicine.
• B) Alexander's nuclear conflict model relied too heavily on individual psychological problems.
• C) Psychosomatic medicine was based on reductionism - the outmoded idea that a single flaw was sufficient to trigger disease.
• D) Being heavily influenced by the behaviorist movement,psychosomatic medicine became unpopular during the late 1960s.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept developed during infancy.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants repeat actions that produce pleasurable or interesting results, typically observed from 4 to 8 months of age.

Inborn Reflexes

Reflex actions that are present from birth, not learned, and occur naturally in response to certain stimuli, playing key roles in early development and survival.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions that an infant finds enjoyable and repeats for the sake of experiencing pleasure, typically observed from 4 to 8 months of age.