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Depression and Personality

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 February 2018

Anne Adams
Affiliation:
Runwell Hospital, Wickford, Essex
G. A. Foulds
Affiliation:
Runwell Hospital, University College, University of London

Extract

It has been suggested (Foulds, 1961b) that a double classificatory scheme, which takes account of both the more unstable symptom variables and the rather more enduring and stable personality variables, should increase the reliability of the psychiatric diagnosis.

Type
Psychological
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1962 

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