Psychophysiological hypotheses regarding multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome.
Open Access
- 1 March 1997
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Environmental Health Perspectives in Environmental Health Perspectives
- Vol. 105 (suppl 2), 479-483
- https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.97105s2479
Abstract
This paper proposes several hypotheses and research strategies for exploring possible psychological factors contributing to multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). The hypotheses are based on concepts of individual response stereotypy, situational response specificity, classical conditioning of chemical-induced responses, and psychophysiological reactions to active and passive coping orientations. Hypotheses regarding hypersensitivity to perception and/or aversiveness of chemical stimulation also are presented. Strategies for evaluating these hypotheses are described based on experimental literature on psychophysiology and psychophysics.Keywords
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