Disorganized schizophrenia

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Disorganized Schizophrenia

Disorganized schizophrenia, also known as hebephrenic schizophrenia, is a subtype of schizophrenia characterized by disorganized speech and behavior, as well as inappropriate or flat affect.

Pronunciation

Disorganized schizophrenia is pronounced as /ˌdɪsˈɔːrɡənaɪzd ˌskɪtsəˈfriːniə/.

Etymology

The term "disorganized schizophrenia" is derived from the Greek words "skhizein" (to split) and "phren" (mind), indicating a "split mind". The prefix "dis-" is of Latin origin and means "apart" or "away", referring to the disorganized thought processes associated with this condition.

Symptoms

The primary symptoms of disorganized schizophrenia include:

  • Disorganized speech: This refers to a way of speaking that is difficult to follow, often including tangential or irrelevant responses to questions.
  • Disorganized behavior: This can include a lack of goal-directed behavior, unpredictable or inappropriate emotional responses, and difficulties with daily activities.
  • Inappropriate or flat affect: This refers to a lack of appropriate emotional responses, or a lack of emotional expression altogether.

Related Terms

  • Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.
  • Catatonic schizophrenia: A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by periods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movement.
  • Paranoid schizophrenia: A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by delusions and hallucinations, often of a persecutory nature.
  • Psychosis: A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.
  • Antipsychotic: A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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