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Hebephrenia (Noun)

Meaning

A form of schizophrenia characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish mannerisms and bizarre behavior; usually becomes evident during puberty; the most common diagnostic category in mental institutions.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient's symptoms, including flat affect and catatonic posturing, were indicative of hebephrenia, a form of schizophrenia that typically emerges during adolescence.
  • As the doctor observed the young girl's erratic behavior and hearing her nonsensical speech, she suspected hebephrenia might be the underlying condition.
  • Research suggests that hebephrenia often involves significant disintegration of the personality, resulting in chaotic and childish behavior in the afflicted individual.
  • Despite advancements in antipsychotic medication, hebephrenia remains a notoriously challenging form of schizophrenia to treat effectively.
  • Psychologists are often required to provide therapeutic interventions specifically designed for adolescents struggling with hebephrenia to promote a smoother recovery.

Synonyms

  • Hebephrenic Schizophrenia
  • Disorganized Type Schizophrenia
  • Disorganized Schizophrenia

Hypernyms

  • Schizophrenic Psychosis
  • Schizophrenic Disorder
  • Dementia Praecox

Related Words

  • Hebephrenic (adjective)
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