Psychological factors affecting other medical conditions is considered

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Psychological factors affecting other medical conditions is a somatic symptom disorder, which refers to physical symptoms that are caused or worsened by psychological factors.

Answer: C 
 Conversion disorder is a type of somatic symptom disorder where there is a change or loss of physical functioning that appears to be caused by a psychological stressor.

Answer: D 
 "Illness anxiety" is not an archaic term, but refers to a condition known as illness anxiety disorder where a person has excessive worry or fear about having a serious illness despite no or very mild symptoms. However, this is not the same as psychological factors affecting other medical conditions.

Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical Conditions Is Considered