psychological dysfunction

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meaningsofpsychologicalanddysfunction

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psychological
adjective
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/ˌsaɪ.kəlˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to the human mind ...
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dysfunction
noun[C]
uk
/dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/us
/dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
a problem or fault in a part of the body or ...
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(Definition ofpsychologicalanddysfunctionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There are now scores of structured interventions for diverse forms ofpsychologicaldysfunctionacross a broad age spectrum.
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For example, parental rejection could elevate the risk for psychopathology, because rejection leads to lax discipline, which in turn promotespsychologicaldysfunction.
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Findings suggested that self-report dimensions of self and other independently contribute to different forms ofpsychologicaldysfunction.
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Levin notes that frequent lifelong nightmare sufferers demonstrate considerablepsychologicaldysfunction.
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We propose that detailed simulation of brain regions, using model neural networks, can aid in understanding the relation between biological abnormality andpsychologicaldysfunctionin schizophrenia.
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One reason is that physical health problems can contribute topsychologicaldysfunctionand vice versa.
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However, the term anismus implies a psychogenic etiology, which is not true althoughpsychologicaldysfunctionhas been described in these patients.
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The only humans lacking any type of self morals or ethical inclination are those with a mental orpsychologicaldysfunction.
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However, the identification and treatment of other entities as enemies may be irrational, and a sign of apsychologicaldysfunction.
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Thus, developing, improving and restoring the highest possible level of independence of any individual who is limited by physical injury or illness, cognitive impairment,psychologicaldysfunction, developmental or learning disability.
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In most cases, the diagnosis ofpsychologicaldysfunctionor acute mental illness is problematic given the general lack of formal clinical evaluation of the given world leaders.
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