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Somatogenic Etiology

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

This is the theory that mental disorders result from organic (bodily) causes such as brain damage or genetic predisposition.

AP course connection

Topic 8.5: 8.5 Trauma- and Stressor Related, Dissociative, and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Unit 8

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