ref McNiel, D. & Rainwater, A 1998 . Journal of Behavioral Medicine . Volume 21, Number 4. ref Orphan date July 2011 Algophobia from the lang el , lgos , pain and lang el , ph bos , fear is a phobia of pain an abnormal and persistent fear of pain that is far more powerful than that of a normal person. It can be treated with behavioral therapy and anti anxiety medication. br br The Fear of Pain Questionnaire currently the FPQ III has been used to test for Algophobia in the past, and was found to have good internal consistency and test retest reliability. br ref cite book last Casselman first William title A Dictionary of Medical Derivations The Real Meaning of Medical Words publisher The Parthenon Publishing Group date 1998 isbn 1 85070 771 5 page 20 ref See also Dental phobia List of phobias References reflist Category Phobias mental health stub abnormal psych stub bg et Algofoobia fa ka nl Algofobie pl Algofobia pt Algofobia th tr Algofobi ... more details
TopicTOC Psychology Psychology sidebar Psychology Ancient Greek Greek , lit. study of the mind , from lang grc psykh breath, spirit, soul and lang grc , logy logia study of ref http www.etymonline.com index.php?term psychology ref is an academic and applied science applied discipline involving the science scientific study of human mental function s and behavior . Occasionally, in addition or antipositivism opposition to employing the scientific method , it also relies on symbol ic hermeneutics interpretation and critical theory critical analysis , although these traditions have tended to be less pronounced than in other social science s, such as sociology . Psychologists study phenomena such as perception , cognition , emotion , personality psychology personality , behavior and interpersonal relationships . Some, especially depth psychology depth psychologists , also study the unconscious mind . Articles related to psychology excluding psychologists see list of psychologists include NOTOC TOC Vertical 0 9 16 Personality Factors A A not B error Abnormal psychology Abreaction Absexual Abuse Acceptance and commitment therapy Acrophobia Acting out Action research Active intellect Active learning Activity theory Actor observer bias Adaptation Adaptive behavior Adjustment disorder Adolescence Adolescent psychology Advanced Placement Psychology Affect psychology Affect display Affectional bond Affectional orientation Affective forecasting Affective science Affirming the consequent Afterburn psychotherapy Age regression in therapy Age regression Ageing Aggression Agoraphobia AIDS dementia complex Akinesia Alexithymia Algophobia Allophilia Alogia Alter ego Altered state of consciousness Altruism Alzheimer s disease &n ... more details
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