Medical Opinion on a Case of Simultaneous Mental Disorder
On the Simulation (faking) of Mental disorders (original German: Über Simulation von Geistesstörung) is an early 1903 essay by Jung on the challenges of diagnosing mental conditions when the patient is confused themselves. Jung addresses the intentional feigning or simulation of mental disorders. He examines the challenges of differentiating between genuine mental illness and simulation, particularly in legal and clinical settings. Jung notes that while many simulators are not mentally normal, they often have traits of degeneracy or hysteria. These traits can complicate the diagnosis, as hysterical individuals may exhibit behaviors that mimic genuine mental disorders. The document highlights the challenges faced by psychiatrists in differentiating between real and feigned symptoms, stressing the lack of an infallible method to unmask simulators. This work had profound implications in the field of legal psychiatry, as it highlighted the importance of careful psychological evaluation in court cases. Jung's approach contributed significantly to developing more sophisticated methods of psychiatric assessments within the legal system. This updated edition features a modern, accessible translation designed to make Carl Jung's early scientific works-originally written for academic audiences-readable and engaging for contemporary readers. Complementing the translation is an illuminating Afterword by the translator, which delves into the philosophical foundations, historical context, and enduring relevance of Jung's ideas.
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Medical Opinion on a Case of Simultaneous Mental Disorder
On the Simulation (faking) of Mental disorders (original German: Über Simulation von Geistesstörung) is an early 1903 essay by Jung on the challenges of diagnosing mental conditions when the patient is confused themselves. Jung addresses the intentional feigning or simulation of mental disorders. He examines the challenges of differentiating between genuine mental illness and simulation, particularly in legal and clinical settings. Jung notes that while many simulators are not mentally normal, they often have traits of degeneracy or hysteria. These traits can complicate the diagnosis, as hysterical individuals may exhibit behaviors that mimic genuine mental disorders. The document highlights the challenges faced by psychiatrists in differentiating between real and feigned symptoms, stressing the lack of an infallible method to unmask simulators. This work had profound implications in the field of legal psychiatry, as it highlighted the importance of careful psychological evaluation in court cases. Jung's approach contributed significantly to developing more sophisticated methods of psychiatric assessments within the legal system. This updated edition features a modern, accessible translation designed to make Carl Jung's early scientific works-originally written for academic audiences-readable and engaging for contemporary readers. Complementing the translation is an illuminating Afterword by the translator, which delves into the philosophical foundations, historical context, and enduring relevance of Jung's ideas.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783689384838 |
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| Publisher: | Minerva Press |
| Publication date: | 09/29/2024 |
| Pages: | 104 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.26(d) |
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