[Effects of early biologic and psychosocial risk factors on mental performance and disease-promoting behavior of adult medical patients].

UNLABELLED

Early biological and social risks were related to measures of cognitive functioning and illness behaviour in adult patients.

RESULTS

1. Self-reported data on risks in early developmental stages are consistent with longitudinal data and theoretical assumptions. 2. Patients with biological risks show deficits in fluid abilities and signs of mild cerebral insufficiency. 3. Socially handicapped patients tend to coronary-prone behaviour and report more emotional strain while coping with complex problems.