An Example of a Disorder Believed to Be Psychosomatic in Origin

question 39

Multiple Choice

An example of a disorder believed to be psychosomatic in origin is _.

• A) hyperthyroidism
• B) measles
• C) a tumour
• D) yellow fever
• E) typhoid

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