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Autonomic Reactivity: The Physiology of Stress
Autonomic reactivity refers to the dynamic magnitude, trajectory, and temporal pattern of sympathetic and parasympathetic...
Behavioral Medicine
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Autonomic Learning: Conditioning Involuntary Responses
Explore autonomic learning: how the autonomic nervous system acquires, modifies, and conditions visceral responses through...
November 8, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Kirk Strosahl – 1950 Present
A comprehensive academic biography of Kirk Strosahl, co-founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and pioneer...
November 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Applied Psychophysiology: Mind-Body Science
A comprehensive academic entry exploring applied psychophysiology, tracing its theoretical roots, assessment modalities, clinical biofeedback...
November 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Anticipatory Nausea: Learned Distress in Oncology
Anticipatory nausea is a conditioned, psychophysiological response where environmental cues trigger visceral distress prior to...
October 24, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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ANR: Conditioned Nausea and Retching
Anticipatory Nausea and Retching (ANR) is a classically conditioned behavioral and physiological response where patients...
October 23, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Charles Spielberger – 1927 2013
A comprehensive academic analysis of Charles Spielberger (1927–2013), pioneer of state-trait theory, the STAI assessment,...
October 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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American Psychosomatic Society: Mind-Body Science
The American Psychosomatic Society (APS) is a premier international multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the scientific...
October 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Theorists
Albert Stunkard – 1922 2014
A comprehensive academic examination of Albert J. Stunkard (1922–2014), the pioneering psychiatrist who revolutionized obesity...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Allostatic Load: The Cost of Chronic Stress
Allostatic load describes the cumulative biological wear and tear on the body and brain caused...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Illness Advantage: Secondary Gain & Motives
Advantage by illness examines how physical or psychological symptoms yield primary, secondary, and tertiary gains...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Adherence: Pathways to Treatment Engagement
Adherence is the extent to which a person's health behaviors correspond with agreed recommendations from...
October 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti