Associations to the word «Hebephrenia»

Wiktionary

HEBEPHRENIA, noun. (obsolete) A type of mental disorder occurring during puberty.
HEBEPHRENIA, noun. (clinical psychology) A form of schizophrenia characterised by inappropriate behaviour and emotional responses.

Dictionary definition

HEBEPHRENIA, noun. 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.

Wise words

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