Simple-type schizophrenia
Simple-type Schizophrenia
Simple-type schizophrenia (pronunciation: sim-ple tipe skit-so-free-nee-a) is a subtype of schizophrenia, a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Etymology
The term "simple-type schizophrenia" is derived from the Greek words "schizein" (to split) and "phren" (mind), indicating a splitting of the mind. The prefix "simple" is used to denote the absence of prominent hallucinations and delusions, which are typically associated with other subtypes of schizophrenia.
Definition
Simple-type schizophrenia is characterized by a gradual loss of interest in life and a general social withdrawal, without the occurrence of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions. The individual may exhibit eccentric behavior, emotional blunting, and a lack of motivation, often leading to a decline in their overall functioning.
Related Terms
- Negative symptoms: These are symptoms that involve a lack of normal behaviors or emotions, such as reduced expression of emotions, reduced feelings of pleasure, difficulty beginning and sustaining activities, and reduced speaking.
- Schizophrenia: A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
- Psychosis: A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.
- Hallucinations: Perceptions that have no basis in reality.
- Delusions: Strong beliefs that are not based in reality.
See Also
- Paranoid schizophrenia
- Disorganized schizophrenia
- Catatonic schizophrenia
- Residual schizophrenia
- Undifferentiated schizophrenia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Simple-type schizophrenia
- Wikipedia's article - Simple-type schizophrenia
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