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21 Cards in this Set
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Factitious Disorder |
A disorder in which an individual feigns or induces physical or psychological symptoms, typically for the purpose of assuming the role of a sick person. |
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Conversion Disorder |
A disorder in which bodily symptoms affect voluntary motor and sensory functions, but the symptoms are inconsistent with known medical diseases. |
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Somatic Symptom Disorder |
A disorder in which persons become excessively distressed, concerned, and anxious about bodily symptoms that they are experiencing, and their lives are greatly and disproportionately disrupted by the symptoms. |
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Primary Gain |
In psychodynamic theory, the gain achieved when somatic symptoms keep internal conflicts out of awareness. |
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Secondary Gain |
In psychodynamic theory, the gain achieved when somatic symptoms elicit kindness from others or provide an excuse to avoid unpleasant activities. |
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Illness Anxiety Disorder |
A disorder in which persons are chronically anxious about and preoccupied with the notion that they have or are developing a serious medical illness, despite the absence of somatic symptoms. Previously known as hypochondriasis. |
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Psychophysiological Disorders |
Disorders in which biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors interact to cause or worsen a physical illness. Also known as Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical Conditions. |
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Ulcer |
A lesion that forms in the wall of the stomach or of the duodenum. |
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Asthma |
A medical problem marked by narrowing of the trachea and bronchi, which results in shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and a choking sensation. |
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Insomnia |
Difficulty falling or staying asleep. |
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Muscle Contraction Headache |
A headache caused by a narrowing of muscles surrounding the skull. Also known as tension headache. |
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Migraine Headache |
A very severe headache that occurs on one side of the head, often preceded by a warning sensation and sometimes accompanied by dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. |
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Hypertension |
Chronic high blood pressure. |
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Coronary Heart Disease |
Illness of the heart caused by a blockage in the coronary arteries. |
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Type A Personality Style |
A personality pattern characterized by hostility, cynicism, drivenness, impatience, competitiveness, and ambition. |
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Type B Personality Style |
A personality pattern in which persons are more relaxed, less aggressive, and less concerned about time. |
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Psychoneuroimmunology |
The study of the connections between stress, the body's immune system, and illness. |
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Immune System |
The body's network of activities and cells that identify and destroy antigens and cancer cells. |
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Antigen |
A foreign invader of the body, such as a bacterium or virus. |
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Lymphocytes |
White blood cells that circulate through the lymph system and bloodstream, helping the body identify and destroy antigens and cancer cells. |
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Behavioral Medicine |
A field that combines psychological and physical interventions to treat or prevent medical problems. |
