This article throws light upon the three main categories of conversion hysteria in humans. The types are: 1. Sensory Conversion 2. Motor Symptoms 3. Visceral Disorder Type # 1. Sensory Conversion: This refers to the inability to receive sensory stimuli. Anyone of the senses like visual, or tactual may be involved. The most common forms […]
3 Main Categories of Conversion Hysteria | Hysterical Neuroses
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Neuroses: Characteristics, Symptoms and Consequences
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Subject-Matter of Neuroses 2. Characteristics of Neuroses 3. Symptoms 4. Consequences 5. Secondary Gains. Subject-Matter of Neuroses: A neurotic personality is impoverished and more often than not governed by severe anxiety. The central dynamic factor in neuroses is repression and other important defence mechanisms like projection, […]
Phobia: Meaning, Types and Symptoms | Mental Illness
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Phobia 2. Types of Phobia 3. Symptoms 4. Theories 5. Treatment. Meaning of Phobia: A phobia is a morbid on pathological fear which the patient realizes to be absurd but nevertheless is unable to explain and overcome it. First recognised by Hippocrates and subsequently […]