The Development of the Field of "Psychosomatic Medicine" Was a Result

question 109

Multiple Choice

The development of the field of "psychosomatic medicine" was a result of

• A)Research on the mind-body connection.
• B)Guidelines established by the American Medical Association.
• C)An accumulation of years of psychological research.
• D)Clergy seeking alternatives to medicine.

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Definitions:

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