Why is there an additional prefactor in equation (12.52) of Peskin's QFT book?

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The discussion centers on equation (12.52) from Peskin's "An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory," specifically addressing the additional prefactor of ##(-ig)## associated with external leg corrections. This prefactor is included to account for the coupling constant in the context of field renormalization counterterms, which is not typical in other scenarios. The inclusion of this prefactor is essential for maintaining consistency in the perturbative expansion of the theory. Understanding this aspect is crucial for accurate calculations in quantum field theory.

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Hey all,
I am currently having trouble understanding equation (12.52) in Peskin's QFT book. Specifically the term for external leg corrections, in which they tack on an additional prefactor of ##(-ig)##. Normally with external leg prefactors, we don't see the coupling constant multiplied onto the field renormalization counterterm so why is such a prefactor included here?
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