hebephrenic schizophrenia
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classification by Kraepelin
- In Emil Kraepelin
…(either excessively active or inhibited); hebephrenia, characterized by inappropriate emotional reactions and behaviour; and paranoia, characterized by delusions of grandeur and of persecution.
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description
- In schizophrenia: Schizophrenia subtypes
The hebephrenic or disorganized subtype of schizophrenia is typified by shallow and inappropriate emotional responses, foolish or bizarre behaviour, false beliefs (delusions), and false perceptions (hallucinations).
Read More - In mental disorder: Clinical features
Disorganized schizophrenia was characterized by inappropriate emotional responses, delusions or hallucinations, uncontrolled or inappropriate laughter, and incoherent thought and speech. Catatonic schizophrenia was marked by striking motor behavior, such as remaining motionless in a rigid posture for hours or even days, and by stupor, mutism,…
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