Although Both Sigmund Freud's Theories and Psychosomatic Medicine Were Flawed

question 52

Multiple Choice

Although both Sigmund Freud's theories and psychosomatic medicine were flawed, they started the trend toward viewing illness and health as being caused by:

• A) host factors.
• B) environmental factors.
• C) psychological and behavioral factors.
• D) the interaction of several factors.

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Definitions:

Fertilization Process

The union of male and female gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.

Enzymes

Proteins that catalyze, or speed up, chemical reactions within living organisms without being consumed in the process.

Refractory Period

Time following an action potential when a neuron is unable to conduct another nerve impulse.

Ejaculation

The discharge of semen from the male reproductive tract as a result of sexual climax.