Ideas of reference
Ideas of Reference
Ideas of reference (pronunciation: /aɪˈdiːəz ɒv ˈrɛfərəns/) are a psychological term where individuals perceive unrelated events or happenings to have a particular and unusual significance to themselves. This concept is often associated with paranoid tendencies and is commonly observed in schizophrenia and paranoid personality disorder.
Etymology
The term "ideas of reference" was first used in the early 20th century by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler, who also coined the term schizophrenia. The term is derived from the idea that the individual references unrelated events to themselves, creating a distorted perception of reality.
Related Terms
- Delusions of reference: A more severe form of ideas of reference, where the individual firmly believes that unrelated events have a direct and personal significance to them.
- Paranoia: A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance.
- Schizophrenia: A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion.
- Paranoid personality disorder: A mental condition characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others, causing significant social and occupational dysfunction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ideas of reference
- Wikipedia's article - Ideas of reference
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