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JGIBBSON

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What term describes the idea that bodily symptoms may be caused by the blocking of emotional expression?
 
  a) biopsychosocial model
  b) psychosomatic hypothesis
  c) general adaptation syndrome
  d) organ-susceptibility hypothesis

Question 2

You are assigned the task of finding the root meaning of the word placebo. When you look it up you find that the word derives from
 
  a) a Latin word meaning I shall please.
  b) a Greek word meaning to assist in treatment.
  c) an African word meaning to alleviate suffering.
  d) a Hebrew expression reflecting concern for healing.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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