Echophenomena
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Echophenomena
Echophenomena (pronounced: eh-koh-fuh-nom-uh-nuh) is a term used in Neurology and Psychiatry to describe the automatic and involuntary repetition or imitation of another person's actions or words. This phenomenon is often observed in certain neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as Tourette's Syndrome and Schizophrenia.
Etymology
The term 'Echophenomena' is derived from the Greek words 'echo', meaning 'sound', and 'phenomenon', meaning 'thing appearing to view'. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.
Types of Echophenomena
There are two main types of echophenomena: Echopraxia and Echolalia.
- Echopraxia (pronounced: eh-koh-prak-see-uh) is the involuntary repetition or imitation of another person's actions. It is often observed in individuals with Tourette's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and certain types of Dementia.
- Echolalia (pronounced: eh-koh-lay-lee-uh) is the involuntary repetition or imitation of another person's speech. It is often observed in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, and Schizophrenia.
Related Terms
- Palilalia: The repetition of one's own words or phrases.
- Coprolalia: The involuntary utterance of socially inappropriate or taboo words or phrases.
- Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome: A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
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