Depersonalization
| Definition: |
State in which an individual perceives or experiences a sensation of unreality concerning the self or the environment; it is seen in disorders such as schizophrenia, affection disorders, organic mental disorders, and personality disorders. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.) |
| Also Called: |
Depersonalization Disorder,Derealization |
Depersonalization Definitions and Terms
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