Disorders in which there is real physical illness that is largely caused by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety are called ________ disorders.

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Psychosomatic disorders involve real physical symptoms that are at least partially caused by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety. Conversion disorders involve physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition and are instead thought to be caused by psychological conflicts or stress. Organic disorders involve physical illness or damage to the brain or other organs. Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a medical condition and are often thought to have a psychological component, but the cause is not necessarily stress or anxiety.

Disorders in Which There Is Real Physical Illness That Is