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Record 1 2009-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychoses
  • Psychology (General)
DEF

A multidimensional construct characterised by difficulties in recognizing and verbalizing feelings and poor introspection and thought closely tied to external events.

OBS

Is common in psychosomatic disorders, addictive disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The chief manifestations are difficulty in describing or recognizing one's own emotions, a limited fantasy life, and general constriction in affective life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychoses
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
DEF

Concept multidimensionnel caractérisé par des difficultés à reconnaître et à verbaliser des sentiments et des pensées rattachés à des événements extérieurs vécus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicosis
  • Psicología (Generalidades)
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