Glossary P

Primary gain refers to the relief from anxiety or responsibility due to the development of physical or psychological symptoms.

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Primary Hypersomnia is in the Category of Sleep Disorders.

Etiology Hypersomnia is present in up to 5% of the population at some point in their lives and is more prevalent in males.

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primary insomnia refers to difficulty in initiating, maintaining, or gaining from sleep which is not related to other medical or psychological problems.

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- Primary Investigator (Case / Lead-Investigator) : Primary Investigator also called Case or Lead investigator refers to the Criminal Investigator who is responsible for the proper investigation of the crime scene

Primary prevention are measures designed to combat risk factors for illness before an illness has a chance to develop. Primary prevention is likewise, the cessation of the development of psychological disorders before they start

Primary process refers to the irrational and impulsive type of thinking that characterizes the Id. It is an action of the Id that satisfies a need, hence reducing drive tension, by producing a mental image of an object.

Primary process thinking is a term in psychoanalytic theory that is loosely associated, idiosyncratic, and distorted cognitive representation of the world.

Primary punisher is defined as any punisher that loses its effectiveness only through satiation. Often basic physical events such as hitting, shock, pinching, and so on are examples of Primary punishers.

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