1. Psyche and soma -the relations
A patient who believes a treatment in going to be effective has a much better chance of showing improvement than does one who in neutral or pessimistic- even when the treatment in subsequently shown to have no direct or relevant physiological effects. ... It was quoted by Daphne Howland of Bewell.com saying that "Belief is one of the most powerful healing tools we have in our therapeutic arsenal."" ... Physical aspects and its influence on psyche: Physique: Some early research sought to establish a direct link between physique and psychopathology e.g. between muscular physique and criminal...
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