After learning about the association between syphilis infection and the strange behaviors of general paresis, Monica becomes an adherent of the somatogenic hypothesis, which holds that mental illness __________.

A) results from conflict between the parents
B) has a psychological origin
C) is caused by an injury or infection
D) results from a psychologically traumatic event

Somatogenic Hypothesis

A theory that suggests mental disorders are caused by biological factors or physical illness.

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily functioning.

Syphilis Infection

A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, known for its varied stages and potential for serious health complications if untreated.