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  #1

Whats the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary gain and give examples.?

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  #2

primary gain, the direct alleviation of anxiety by a defense mechanism; the relief from emotional conflict or tension provided by neurotic symptoms or illness.

secondary gain, external and incidental advantage derived from an illness, such as rest, gifts, personal attention, release from responsibility, and disability benefits.

tertiary gain:a researcher or a doctor who gains an advantage,success ect. from a patient or a case

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  #3

correct-

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  #4

If you give placebo to patient that is in "pain" and he tells you he feels fine after the shoot
What is it?
Primary or secondary gain?????

  #5

Sounds like primary gain to me.

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