Using the Word Psychosomatic to Describe a Disorder with an Obvious

question 66

Multiple Choice

Using the word psychosomatic to describe a disorder with an obvious physical component is considered misleading because

• A)it gives the impression that psychological disorders like anxiety or depression do not have a biological component.
• B)it assumes that the physical aspects of a disorder are less important than the psychological aspects.
• C)it emphasizes the psychological symptoms of a disorder instead of the physical symptoms.
• D)it gives the impression that biological disorders are not influenced by psychological factors.