This document discusses the relationship between somatoform dissociation, trauma, and defense reactions. It examines somatoform dissociation, reported abuse, and animal defense reactions in patients. The study found that higher levels of somatoform dissociation were associated with more reported abuse and stronger animal defense reactions. This suggests a link between dissociation, trauma, and innate defensive responses.

1. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 38, 678-686, 2004.
DISOCIACIÓN SOMATOFORME, TRAUMA Y DEFENSA
Disociación Somatoforme , Abuso Reportado y Reacciones de Defensa Animal
Ellert R.S. Nijenhuis, Ph.D.
Cats-Polm Institute, Zeist;
Mental Health Care Drenthe, Assen, The Netherlands,
Onno van der Hart, Ph.D.
Cats-Polm Institute Zeist;
Utrecht University, Department of Clinical Psychology,
Utrecht, The Netherlands,
Karlien Kruger, M.A.
Utrecht University, Department of Clinical Psychology,
Utrecht, The Netherlands,
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