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Psychogenic illness refers to a set of symptoms of illness in a group of persons when there is no evidence of an organic basis for the illness and no identifiable environmental cause.
Deutsch: Psychogotik / Español: Psicogótico / Português: Psicogótico / Français: Psychogothique / Italiano: Psicogotico
Psychogothic in the psychology context refers to a subgenre or thematic approach within psychological literature, film, and art that explores the darker, often unsettling aspects of the human psyche, drawing heavily on themes and aesthetics traditionally associated with Gothic fiction. It delves into psychological states of fear, paranoia, madness, obsession, and the uncanny, often using elements of suspense, mystery, and atmosphere to evoke a sense of dread or unease. Unlike traditional Gothic, which might rely on supernatural elements, psychogothic primarily roots its horror and tension in the internal workings of the mind, the fragility of sanity, and the psychological impact of oppressive environments or past traumas.