Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Psychosomatic disorders refer to psychological disorders exacerbated by medical problems
• B) Somatoform disorders are psychological symptoms exacerbated by physical illnesses
• C) Malingering refers to an individual's psychological problems exacerbated by other psychological disorders
• D) Factitious disorders are the deliberate faking of symptoms to gain medical attention

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Definitions:

Thyroidectomy

A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone after the growth plates have closed, leading to enlarged bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Cretinism

A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.