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Illnesses that seem to result from an interaction of physical and psychological factors are called ____________?

Correct answer: D. Psychosomatic

  • A. Hysterical
  • B. Conversion disorders
  • C. Somatic
  • D. Psychosomatic

Explanation

Psychosomatic illnesses involve an interaction between psychological factors and physical bodily processes. Conversion disorder is a narrower condition involving neurological-like symptoms that are not fully explained by neurological disease.

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