Initially, many psychologists believed that certain illness or disorders, such as peptic ulcers, were caused by deep-seated conflicts and emotional reactions. What is the term used for this sort of cause?

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The term used for the belief that certain illnesses or disorders are caused by deep-seated conflicts and emotional reactions is "psychosomatic."

Initially, Many Psychologists Believed That Certain Illness or Disorders, Such