In any of these disorders, comprehensive and effective treatment must address both the medical and the psychological components of the condition. Given the importance of behavioral health interventions it seems likely that the field of health psychology will grow substantially in the years to come. For this to happen, both the psychological and the medical profession must learn new ways of practicing and coordinating care. A comprehensive assessment of psychomedical disorders generally involves both medical and psychological input. Anxiety and other emotions leads to psychophysiological arousal, and this can effect a variety of medical conditions.
Low scores suggest denied anxiety.
Assesses hostile traits including a cynical belief system, angry feelings and aggressiveness. Low scores suggest the possibility of denied hostility. Assesses primary borderline personality characteristic, considered by many to be underlying characteristics of most personality disorders. Measures the tendency to use physical complaints to gain the attention and support of others, and to justify one's need to depend on others. This is a psychomedical manifestation of a dependent personality.