APA Dictionary of Psychology
parergasia
- n.
- a symptom of schizophrenia in which the individual performs an action that is not intended, such as opening the mouth when asked to close the eyes. [defined by Emil Kraepelin]
- a former name for schizophrenia, introduced by Adolf Meyer to replace dementia praecox, since he believed this disorder is best described in terms of disorganized behavior and distorted thought processes.
Updated on 04/19/2018
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