Which of These Is NOT a Reason Why Psychosomatic Medicine

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a reason why psychosomatic medicine fell out of favor?

• A) As Freudian concepts,such as the unconscious,fell out of favor,so too did psychosomatic medicine.
• B) Psychosomatic medicine did not consider host factors,environmental factors,behavioral factors,and psychological factors.
• C) Psychosomatic medicine was based on reductionism,the outmoded idea that a single flaw was sufficient to trigger disease.
• D) Psychosomatic medicine,being heavily influenced by the behaviorist movement,became unpopular during the late 1960s.

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Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase in the depth of breathing followed by a decrease, resulting in temporary stoppages of breathing; often associated with serious illness.

Larynx

The voice box located in the neck, which houses the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Cartilages

A flexible, strong connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, nose, and ears, providing support and cushioning.

Cyan

A greenish-blue color, one of the primary subtractive colors used in color printing and photography.