Using the Word "Psychosomatic" to Describe a Disorder That Has

question 9

Multiple Choice

Using the word "psychosomatic" to describe a disorder that has an obvious physical component is considered misleading.Why is this so?

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

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