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factitious disorder
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A disorder in whichan individual feigns or induces physicalsymptoms, typically for the purpose ofassuming the role of a sick person.
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conversion disorder
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A disorder in whichbodily symptoms affect voluntary motor andsensory functions, but the symptoms areinconsistent with known medical diseases.
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Hystericalsomatoform disorders
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a somatoform disorder in which peoplesuffer actual changes in their physical functioning.
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somatic symptom disorder
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A disorderin which persons become excessively distressed,concerned, and anxious aboutbodily symptoms that they are experiencing,and their lives are greatly and disproportionatelydisrupted by the symptoms.
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illness anxiety disorder
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A disorderin which persons are chronically anxiousabout and preoccupied with the notionthat they have or are developing a seriousmedical illness, despite the absenceof somatic symptoms. Previously known ashypochondriasis.
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psychophysiological disorders
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Disordersinwhich biological, psychological,and socio-cultural factors interactto cause or worsen a physical illness. Alsoknown as psychological factors affectingmedical condition.
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Type A personality style
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A personalitypattern characterized by hostility, cynicism,drivenness, impatience, competitiveness,and ambition.
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Type B personality style
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A personalitypattern in which persons are more relaxed,less aggressive, and less concerned abouttime.
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psychoneuroimmunology
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The study ofthe connections between stress, the body’simmune system, and illness.
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behavioral medicine
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A field thatcombines psychological and physicalinterventions to treat or prevent medicalproblems.
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