Disorders in which there is real physical illness that is largely caused by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety are called ________ disorders.
A) conversion
B) organic
C) somatic symptom
D) psychosomatic

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Psychosomatic disorders are the disorders in which there is real physical illness that is largely caused by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety. Conversion disorders involve a person experiencing neurological symptoms such as blindness or paralysis that have no medical explanation. Organic disorders involve physical illness that can be traced to a specific biological cause. Somatic symptom disorders involve excessive and persistent concerns about physical symptoms, but not necessarily physical illness.

Disorders in Which There Is Real Physical Illness That Is