title: The definition of "applied psychophysiology": a dangerous exercise in exclusivity.
abstract: Dr. Schwartz's (1999) definition of "applied psychophysiology" and his attempt to limit what can be presented at the society's meeting, published in its journal, and by extension, used by members of AAPB, are discussed. The exclusivity is seen as repressive and even dangerous. Examples from irritable bowel syndrome and chronic headache are provided.
authors.affiliation: Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders, University at Albany, USA.
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Blanchard
mesh_terms: D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000628:therapy; D006261:Headache / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011603:Psychophysiology / Q000379:methods*; D012660:Semantics