Psychosomatic diseases were named using Greek root words. Which elements each contribute to the name “psychosomatic”?
If a person with a heart condition experiences more symptoms when under stress, what kind of illness does he or she have?
What elements make psychosomatic diseases difficult to diagnose? Select all that apply.
Which scenario describes a psychosomatic disease?
Treatment of psychosomatic diseases may include which elements? Select all that apply.
Use the drop-down menu to select the best answer.Alcohol✔ MedicationYoga is used when other treatments fail to control stress.
When a person experiences migraine headaches when he is stressed and has a medical history of migraines, what kind of illness does the person have?
Use the drop-down menu to select the best answer.A psychosomaticphysical✔ somatoform disorder is a mental illness.
Which condition involves a person complaining of multiple physical symptoms over a long period of time without a supporting medical diagnosis?
When a person has headaches, stress, and physical symptoms for which there is no underlying medical cause, which of these disorders does the person have?
Use the drop-down menu to select the best answer.Beth is always complaining that “something hurts.” Her doctor cannot identify a cause that explains her symptoms. Beth may have a conversion disorder✔ pain disorderbody dysmorphic disorderpsychosomatic disorder.
If a person always believes he has a chronic illness, he may suffer from which disorder?
Stuart has a scar on his head that he really does not like. He thinks about it often and wears a cap to cover it. What may Stuart suffer from?
Which element plays a major role in both psychosomatic diseases and somatoform disorders?
Which are good ways to manage stress? Select all that apply.
When a doctor diagnoses a psychosomatic disease, what type of recommendations might the doctor make to the patient? Select all that apply.
Lila is under a lot of stress at work and at home. Today, she woke up and could not hear. Which disorder might Lila have?
Which is a helpful way a person can reduce symptoms of psychosomatic disease and somatoform disorders?
Which forms of behavioral treatment can be used to reduce stress?
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