Disorders of consciousness, memory, and will
Psychiatric Neuroethics December 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198758853.003.0003 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that major psychiatric disorders are best understood as disorders of consciousness, memory, and will, in which disturbed brain processing of bodily and external information distorts mental content and impairs flexible action planning, adaptability, insight into illness, and motivation to seek treatment. |
Abstract
Abstract: This chapter examines major psychiatric disorders as disorders of consciousness, memory, and will. All of these disorders involve disturbances in how the brain processes and integrates information about the body and external world. Distorted mental content in these psychopathologies impairs the capacity to consider different action plans, and to form and execute particular plans in particular actions. Dysfunctional mental states correlating with dysfunctional neural states impair the capacity for flexible behavior and adaptability to the environment. This dysfunction also impairs the capacity for insight into a psychiatric disorder and understanding the need for and motivation to seek treatment.
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