Question

disorders in which physical symptoms are present that are due to psychological rather than physical symptoms.
○ anxiety disorders
○ somatoform disorders
○ obsessive - compulsive disorders
○ bipolar disorder

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Anxiety disorders: Primarily involve excessive worry/fear, not physical symptoms from psychological causes in the described way.
• Somatoform disorders: Defined as having physical symptoms due to psychological factors (not physical illness), matching the description.
• Obsessive - compulsive disorders: Involve obsessions and compulsions, not physical symptoms from psychological roots as the main feature.
• Bipolar disorder: Involves mood swings (mania/depression), not physical symptoms from psychological causes.

Answer:

B. somatoform disorders