Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between stress and illness, according to DSM-5?

a. Stress only contributes to a few physical diseases, such as ulcers.
b. Psychosomatic disorders are caused by stress alone.
c. Stress has no effect on physical illness but a great effect on psychological ones.
d. Stress plays a role in the onset or exacerbation of all physical illnesses, from a cold to AIDS.


Answer: d.

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a. True b. False

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