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psychogenic vertigo

an unpleasant, illusory sensation of movement of oneself or the environment that cannot be accounted for fully by any identifiable neurological or other physical dysfunction and is thought to be related to psychological factors. Psychogenic vertigo is common in a number of psychological disorders, including panic disorder, agoraphobia, somatoform disorder, and schizophrenia.

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January 18th 2025

double approach–avoidance conflict

double approach–avoidance conflict

a complex conflict situation arising when a person is confronted with two goals or options that each have significant attractive and unattractive features. See also approach–avoidance conflict.