Associations to the word «Hebephrenia» - Word Associations Network

Noun

Dementia
Schizophrenia
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Emil
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Disorder
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Essentially

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.

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