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Work Aversion Disorder?
Work Aversion Disorder (WAD) is a psychological disorder in which the person suffering from the disorder feels repulsed by the idea of being employed or working for a living. It is a silent but...
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What disorders are treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy?
affective (mood) disorders, personality disorders, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety or panic disorder, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress...
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Why do chemotherapy patients experience taste aversion?
Chemotherapy patients often experience taste aversions to particular foods because they undergo a process of learning called classical conditioning. Classical conditioning occurs when a particular...
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What is the difference between avoidance therapy and aversion therapy?
Technically, there is no such thing as "avoidance therapy." However, avoidance learning is a general term referring to any situation where the correct response allows an organism to escape a negative...
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What alternative therapies can help patients with movement disorders?
Among the therapies that may be helpful are acupuncture , homeopathy, touch therapies, postural alignment therapies, and biofeedback.