Question 5 • Health Science Concepts A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27
Brenda has back pain from an injury that she sustained in a car accident. Because of the pain, Brenda experiences a lot of stress. Her doctor believes that the stress has made Brenda’s back pain worse. Which statement best explains why this scenario represents a psychosomatic disease and not a somatoform disorder?
Answer
A
There is a physical illness associated with it.
B
Stress is a major contributor to the illness.
C
A doctor has analyzed the symptoms of the illness.