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Illness Behavior
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Definition
: Coordinate set of non-specific behavioral responses to non-psychiatric illness. These may include loss of APPETITE or LIBIDO; disinterest in ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING; or withdrawal from social interaction.
See Also
Sick Role
Other names
Sickness Behaviors; Illness Behaviors; Behaviors, Sickness; Behaviors, Illness; Behavior, Sickness; Behavior, Illness; Sickness Behavior