A subtype of schizophrenia characterized especially by incoherence, delusions lacking an underlying theme, and affect that is usually flat or inappropriate. Also known as disorganized schizophrenia.
Disorganized schizophrenia hebephrenic reaction.
A condition in which someone, usually an adolescent, has hallucinations, delusions and deterioration of personality, talks rapidly and generally acts in a strange manner.
Form of schizophrenia marked by severe disintegration of personality. It typically becomes evident during puberty with symptoms of extreme silliness; inappropriate laughter; facial grimaces; talking and gesturing to oneself; withdrawal from contact with others, and delusions and hallucinations. Also called disorganized schizophrenia.
A form of schizophrenia. It is typically a chronic condition, and the most prominent features are disordered thinking: inappropriate emotions with thoughtless cheerfulness, apathy, or querulousness; and silly behavior. It typically starts in adolescence or young adulthood. Social and occupational rehabilitation are the most important therapies for most patients; drugs such as the phenothiazines or butyrophenones can also help.
A form of schizophrenia that presents in youth and is marked by depression and gradual failure of mental faculties, with egotistic and self-centered delusions.
A type of schizophrenia that typically becomes apparent during adolescence. It is distinguished by inappropriate and disorganized behavior, social withdrawal, and fluctuations in mood.