Somatization tendencies and ability to detect internal body cues.
39 subjects performed a task in which they were required to detect the presence of a resistive load during the inhalation phase of breathing. Subjects were also measured on somatization tendencies, using the SCL-90-R test. A signal-detection analysis indicated an inverse relationship between ability to detect the resistive load during breathing and somatization score. Results are discussed relative to possible ramifications for somatoform disorders.
Gardner
R M
RM
Department of Psychology, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo 81001.
Morrell
J A
JA
Ostrowski
T A
TA
D000328:Adult; D000403:Airway Resistance; D001143:Arousal; D001288:Attention; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003463:Cues; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010465:Perception; D010556:Personality Tests; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000523:psychology*