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somatization [‚sō·məd·ə′zā·shən] (psychology) A type of neurosis manifested in neurasthenias, hypochondriacal symptoms, and conversion hysterias. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The anxiety symptoms were assessed by the Kellner Symptom Questionnaire, which has been validated for psychological distress, including depression, hostility, somatization, and anxiety; a lower score indicated a more favorable behavioral trait. Research regarding psychological conditions in the chronic pain disability population with predominately back pain disability patients in the 1980's documented increased prevalence of depression, anxiety, substance abuse/dependence, somatization and personality disorders compared to the general population (Williams, 1997). Somatization in Chinese American clients: Implications for psychotherapeutic services. |
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