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Neurobiology of Somatization

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Theoretical Mechanisms:<br />

Social-psychological<br />

• Psychodynamic<br />

• defense mechanism<br />

• resolves conflict<br />

• Social learning<br />

• “big kids don’t cry”<br />

• warrior training<br />

• sick role - 1° gain<br />

Pilowsky I. Abnormal illness behavior. Brit J Med Psychol 1969;42:347-351.

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