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Disturbance of the autonomic,nervous system, both central and peripheral. It may be a result of the use of antipsychotic drugs, particularly the phenothiazine derivatives. The autonomic side-effects include hypotension, hypertension, blurred vision, nasal congestion and dryness of the mouth.
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The part of the nervous system th4t functions outside of consciousness and that directs such functions is breathing, heart rate and digestion.
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Sexual arousal of self without the' participation of another person. The term, introduced by Havelock .Ellis, is at present used interchangeably with masturbation. In psychoanalysis, autoerotism in considered a primitive phase in object- relationship development preceding the narcissistic stage. In
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A form of thinking in which the thoughts are largely narcissistic and egocentric, with emphasis on subjectivity rather than objectivity and without regard for reality. The term is used interchangeably with autism and dereism.
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Concentration, the aspect of consciousness that relates to the amount of effort exerted in focusing on certain aspects of an experience.
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Lack of coordination, either physical or mental. In neurology," it refers to loss of muscular coordination. In psychiatry, the term intrapsychic ataxia refers to lack of coordination between feelings and thoughts; the disturbance is found in schizophrenia.
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