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L-dopa is chemical precursor of Dopamine and other catecholamines ; chemical precursor of Dopamine used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
La belle indifference refers to the lack of concern by some people with a conversion disorder over what might otherwise be construed as very disturbing physical problems.
Also, La belle indifference is a term which is used to describe an unrealistic degree of indifference or apathy in the face of one’s own symptoms as seen in the Conversion reaction.
Labeling means applying a name to a phenomenon or a pattern of behavior. The label may acquire negative connotations or be applied erroneously to the person rather than that person’s behaviors.
Labeling technique refers to influence technique based on consistency, in which one assigns a label to an individual and then requests a favor that is consistent with the label