Disorders in Which an Individual Experiences Symptoms of Physical Health

question 147

Multiple Choice

Disorders in which an individual experiences symptoms of physical health problems that have psychological rather than physical causes are known as ________ disorders.

• A) dissociation
• B) psychomedical
• C) somatoform
• D) paranoid

Understand the historical context and development of racial and ethnic identities in the United States.

Analyze the significance of immigration patterns and their effects on families and society.

Evaluate the role of education, religion, and cultural values in shaping the experiences of ethnic groups in the United States.

Understand the legal and social changes affecting interracial relationships and marriages.

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Feelings of dread and foreboding and sympathetic arousal of at least six months’ duration.

Persistent Anxiety

A state of continuous worry and nervousness that may not be related to any specific threat or issue.

Phobic Object

An object or situation that triggers an irrational and intense fear response in an individual.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary physiological processes, such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and arousal in response to stress or excitement.