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After learning about the association between syphilis infection and the strange behaviors of general paresis, Monica becomes an adherent of the somatogenic hypothesis, which holds that mental illness __________.
A) results from conflict between the parents
B) has a psychological origin
C) is caused by an injury or infection
D) results from a psychologically traumatic event
Somatogenic Hypothesis
A theory that suggests mental disorders are caused by biological factors or physical illness.
Mental Illness
A broad category of conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily functioning.
Syphilis Infection
A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, known for its varied stages and potential for serious health complications if untreated.
- Discern the disparities between psychogenic and somatogenic disorders.
- Acquire knowledge on the effects of biological determinants, such as infections and genetic tendencies, on psychological impairments.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the disparities between psychogenic and somatogenic disorders.
- Acquire knowledge on the effects of biological determinants, such as infections and genetic tendencies, on psychological impairments.
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