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I.On the basis of a study of some 1300 cases (covering five different types of somatic disorder) material has been obtained indicative of differences in the constellation—constitution, focalconflict, character resistances—for each of the groups studied and for subdivisions of the cardiovascular group. This has been illustrated in the present paper with special reference to cardiovascular syndromes.
II.Emphasis has been laid on the third element in this constellation (character defenses) because of its rather general neglect, and the significance of its diverse physiological manifestations.