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Somatogenic

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Somatogenic refers to physical causes for mental disorders, as opposed to psychogenic causes which originate from psychological experiences or stressors.

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