Janine has been experiencing severe headaches, neck pain, fatigue, and insomnia ever since she was promoted to a job that entails more responsibility. If Janine goes to a doctor and the doctor finds no physical cause for the symptoms, he will most likely tell her

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Psychosomatic illness refers to physical symptoms that are caused by or significantly influenced by emotional factors. Since Janine's symptoms have no physical cause and could be related to the stress of her new job responsibilities, a diagnosis of a psychosomatic illness is plausible. Choices B and C imply that the symptoms are not real or that she is overly concerned with her health without basis, which is not necessarily the case with psychosomatic illnesses.

Janine Has Been Experiencing Severe Headaches, Neck Pain, Fatigue, and Insomnia