Behavioral problems caused by senility, drug damage, brain injury or disease, and the toxic effects of poisons are classified as_____disorders.
Correct answer: A. organic
- A. organic
- B. psychotic
- C. somatic
- D. substance use
Explanation
The older term organic disorders refers to behavioral or mental problems caused by identifiable physical conditions such as brain injury, disease, toxins, or drug damage. Psychotic and somatic describe symptom patterns, not this physical cause.
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