Author Question: One reason that a list of psychosomatic illnesses was not included in DSM-5 is because a. ... (Read 49 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

One reason that a list of psychosomatic illnesses was not included in DSM-5 is because

a. psychosomatic illnesses are only imaginary and no threat to a person's health.
b. people with psychosomatic illnesses are just seeking attention.
c. this list is now only maintained in the ICD.
d. medicine now takes a more holistic view of illness, including both the body and mind.

Question 2

At work, some coworkers are discussing psychosomatic disorders. Which one of them has the best understanding of the term?

a. Hank, who says, These disorders are not as bad as real physical illnesses.
b. Anna, who says, The concept of psychosomatic disorders is outdated. The mind and body both affect physical illness.
c. Sal, who says, I don't know why anyone would want to consciously create the symptoms of a disease.
d. Ted, who says, If you have one of these disorders you have nothing to worry about, because it's just all in your head.