Regarding Psychosomatic Illness,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 22

Multiple Choice

Regarding psychosomatic illness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Severe psychosomatic disorders can be fatal.
• B)Psychosomatic problems are the same as hypochondriasis.
• C)Psychosomatic disorders are often caused by prolonged stress reactions.
• D)Biofeedback can be helpful in alleviating some psychosomatic illnesses.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioural Approach

is a psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, focusing on solving current problems and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Psychodynamic Approaches

Psychological theories and therapies that focus on unconscious processes and childhood experiences.

Subjective Experiences

Personal, individual perceptions or feelings that cannot be objectively measured.

Unconscious Processes

Mental processes that occur without the individual's conscious awareness, influencing perceptions, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.