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the effectiveness of psychoanalysis in this population
A number of early studies of the treatment of psychopathic individuals involved psychoanalytic methods. These were virtually all case studies, and none compared the intervention with any other form of treatment or changes within a control group. Case histories are generally considered with some caution, as clinicians typically report their treatment successes, not their failures, […]
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Learning, Conditioning, and Cognitive-Behavioral of hypochondriasis
It is well known that autonomic responses can be acquired by classical and operant conditioning. Because of the fear of disease, repeated attention to and selective focus on parts of one’s body may be enhanced. The resulting anxiety and concomitant physiological changes that lead to somatic symptoms (e.g., tachycardia or irritable bowel) can be conditioned […]
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Psychoanalytic of Hypochondriasis
Freud was the earliest proponent of the theory that hypochondriasis was the result of sexual drives. He originally stated that the sexual libido, when withdrawn from external objects, would be redirected to the self in the form of narcissistic libido. Eventually, the narcissistic libido ‘‘overflows,’’ and the resulting energy is transformed into physical symptoms. Brown […]
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Etiological Formulations of Hypochondriasis
A number of theories have been presented to explain hypochondriacal behavior. For years, the psychoanalytic formulation of hypochondriasis has been the predominant conceptual framework. More recently, the psychoanalytic conceptualization of hypochondriasis has been replaced with models that emphasize the influences of learning, cognition, and attitudes. From Mental health articles, post Etiological Formulations of Hypochondriasis Post […]
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Epidemiology and Demographics of Hypochondriasis
Although there are no prevalence figures for hypochondriasis in the general population, its prevalence in a medical practice, it has been estimated, ranges from 4 to 9% (APA, 1994). It has been estimated that from 60 to 80% of the normal population will experience, on average, at least one physical symptom in a given week. […]
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hypochondriasis diagnosis criteria
hypochondriasis diagnosis criteria Diagnosis It is not presently clear whether hypochondriasis is a true independent, discrete, and cohesive diagnostic category. The scientific examination of hypochondriasis has been problematic for several reasons. First, hypochondriacal patients often present themselves to general medical settings rather than to psychiatric settings. Second, hypochondriasis tends to be a condition that falls […]
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Organic Illness and Misdiagnosis of Conversion Disorder
Organic Illness and Misdiagnosis of Conversion Disorder Because of the implications for both treatment and prognosis, a discussion of organic illness and misdiagnosis of conversion disorder before the review of treatments and prognosis for conversion disorder is appropriate. The diagnosis of conversion disorder is not as simple as might be expected. There are two […]
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Conversion Disorder and Associated Psychopathology
One reason that conversion disorder has questionable utility as a diagnostic entity is because this disorder often co-occurs with a variety of psychiatric disorders and personality styles. Although patients with conversion disorder are generally considered more likely to have hysterical personality disorder, this relationship has fueled a great deal of controversy. Chodoff and Lyons stated […]
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Neurophysiological formulations of conversion disorder
Neurophysiological formulations of conversion disorder Neurophysiological formulations of conversion reactions have received considerable attention. The neurophysiological formulation for conversion suggests that conversion symptoms result from some form of damage or malfunction of the brain. Whitlock proposed a neurophysiological conceptualization of conversion in which conversion disorder is considered primarily a disorder of attention and vigilance. […]
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Behavioral deficits Conversion Disorder
Behavioral deficits Conversion Disorder Conversion reactions can be conceptualized as behavioral excesses or deficits that follow a traumatic event or emotional state and are reinforced by particular outcomes. A conversion symptom can be used to manipulate others, to get special attention, to receive special privileges, and to avoid unpleasant tasks or responsibilities. Use […]
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