Wahneinfall
Wahneinfall
Wahneinfall (pronounced: Vah-n-eye-fall) is a German term used in the field of psychiatry to describe a delusion or a false belief that is firmly held despite clear evidence to the contrary.
Etymology
The term 'Wahneinfall' is derived from the German words 'Wahn' meaning 'delusion' and 'Einfall' meaning 'idea' or 'notion'. Thus, it can be translated as 'delusional idea' or 'delusional notion'.
Definition
In psychiatry, a Wahneinfall is a symptom of certain psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, delusional disorder, and bipolar disorder. It is characterized by a strong belief in something that is not real or true, despite evidence that contradicts this belief.
Related Terms
- Delusion: A false belief that is held with strong conviction even in the presence of superior evidence to the contrary.
- Hallucination: A perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception.
- Psychosis: An abnormal condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not.
- Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.
- Bipolar disorder: A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wahneinfall
- Wikipedia's article - Wahneinfall
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