When stress causes physical damage to the body in the form of stomach pain,asthma,migraine headaches,hives,or hypertension,the person is experiencing
A) a psychosomatic disorder.
B) hypochondriasis.
C) a conversion disorder.
D) a somatoform disorder.

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The physical symptoms described are caused by psychological stress, which is the hallmark of a psychosomatic disorder. A psychosomatic disorder is a physical illness or condition that is caused or aggravated by psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, or depression.

When Stress Causes Physical Damage to the Body in the Form