Initially,many psychologists believed that certain illness or disorders,such as peptic ulcers,were __________ in that they were caused by deep-seated conflicts and emotional reactions.

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The term psychosomatic means that the illness or disorder has both psychological and physical symptoms, and is believed to be caused at least in part by emotional or mental factors. This fits the description given in the question. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) refer to models that incorporate both psychological and physical factors, but do not specifically address the emotional/mental causes of illness or disorder.

Initially,many Psychologists Believed That Certain Illness or Disorders,such as Peptic