Thought broadcasting
Thought broadcasting
Thought broadcasting is a psychiatric symptom in which an individual believes that their thoughts are being broadcasted or transmitted, so that others can hear them. This symptom is often associated with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Pronunciation
Thought broadcasting: /θɔːt ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "thought broadcasting" was first used in psychiatric literature in the early 20th century. The word "thought" comes from the Old English þoht, or geþoht, from stem of þencan "to conceive in the mind, consider". The term "broadcasting" originates from the literal meaning "casting seeds widely", which was first used in a figurative sense in an American context in relation to the spread of ideas and information in the 1920s, with the advent of radio broadcasting.
Related Terms
- Delusion: A false belief held with strong conviction even in the presence of superior evidence to the contrary.
- Hallucination: Perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception.
- Psychosis: An abnormal condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not.
- Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thought broadcasting
- Wikipedia's article - Thought broadcasting
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