Physical illness. such as hypertension and some headaches, that are not caused by an organic disorder but instead seem linked to stress are referred to as __________ illness.
Correct answer: D. Psychophysiological
- A. Psychopharmacological
- B. Neuropsychological
- C. Behavioral
- D. Psychophysiological
Explanation
Psychophysiological illnesses are physical disorders in which psychological factors such as chronic stress contribute to symptoms or severity, as in some hypertension and headaches. The term does not mean that the symptoms are imaginary or that an organic process is absent from every case.
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