One Reason That a List of Psychosomatic Illnesses Was Not

question 26

Multiple Choice

One reason that a list of psychosomatic illnesses was not included in DSM-5 is because

• A)psychosomatic illnesses are only imaginary and no threat to a person's health.
• B)people with psychosomatic illnesses are just seeking attention.
• C)this list is now only maintained in the ICD.
• D)medicine now takes a more holistic view of illness,including both the body and mind.

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