Personality characteristics of individuals with chronic rheumatoid arthritis.

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چکیده

MMPI profiles of 22 chronic arthritic patients were compared to 22 control pain (nonorganic) patients. While elevations were noted in the HS, D, and Hy scales for the rheumatoid patients, the over-all profiles differed from controls on the PA scale.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Perceptual and motor skills

دوره 66 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1988