Janine has been experiencing severe headaches and neckaches, fatigue, and insomnia ever since she was promoted to a job that entails more responsibility. If Janine goes to a doctor, the doctor will most likely tell her
A)that she has a psychosomatic illness.
B)that her symptoms are all imaginary.
C)that she is becoming a hypochondriac.
D)all of these.

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Janine's symptoms are likely stress-related due to her increased job responsibilities, fitting the definition of a psychosomatic illness, where physical symptoms are caused or exacerbated by mental factors such as stress or anxiety.

Janine Has Been Experiencing Severe Headaches and Neckaches, Fatigue, and Insomnia