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Published Online: 1989, pp. 1–154

Paleodigms and Paleodigmatics: A New Theoretical Construct Applicable to Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy, Child-Abuse Dwarfism, Paraphilias, Anorexia Nervosa, and Other Syndromes

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A paleodigm is a formulation of ancient folk wisdom that encodes a causal explanation in a saying or story that penetrates the idiom of everyday language and influences behavior. Although paleodigms are not, per se, causative, they have diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic significance in syndromes like Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy
Pages: 15 - 24
PubMed: 2929791

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Published in print: 1989, pp. 1–154
Published online: 30 April 2018

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John Money, Ph.D.

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Supported by NICHD Grant #HD00325-31.
Director, Psychohormonal Reasearch Unit; Professor of Medical Psychology and Professor of Pediatrics, Emeritus, The Johns Hopkins University and Hospital. Mailing address: Suite LL20, Old Town Office Center, 1235 E. Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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