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 Subjects with respectful coping styles in the hand rehabilitation

 group reported significantly more pain at the time of testing (PPI) than

 other subjects. This is an unusual finding since Millon asserts that

 these people tend to deny symptoms. Perhaps this finding is significant

 because of the length of time these patients have had their suffering.

 Since these subjects were recruited in the physical therapy department,

 some of them may be discouraged by the length of their illness. In

 addition, many of them were on "Workman's Compensation," and this may

 have affected their pain perception.

 The issue of secondary gain has not been addressed in this study

 because it is generally pertinent to chronic pain studies. At the time

 of recruitment, the investigator spent about an hour determining the

 suitability of each patient for the study, examining factors in their

 previous surgical history. To assist in this determination and

 establish rapport, patients were asked to explain their injury and

 general feelings about the event. This particular group resembled

 chronic pain patients in their responses. Several of them complained of

 depression with many of the attendant symptoms. In addition, many were

 receiving negative feedback from their families about the validity of

 their pain. An unfavorable response from the "Workman's Compensation

 Office" would be spread rapidly about the clinic, and other patients

 would start discussing their claims and the suitability of their

 attorney. I mention these issues because any findings with this group

 must be considered in the light of this background. In addition to this

 resemblance to chronic pain patients, this group had another

distinguishing factor. Thirty-five patients from this clinic were