Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[The debate over "hysteria"].

D Laplane, M Bonduelle

    Revue Neurologique
    |November 5, 1999
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    The 1908 "Société de Neurologie" debate marked the end of Charcot's concept of hysteria, favoring Babinski's pithiatism. This pivotal discussion shifted the understanding of hysteria, moving away from spectacular clinical presentations.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Development of a 3D ultrafast laser written near-infrared spectro-interferometer.

    Optics letters·2023
    Same author

    Waveguide scattering antennas made by direct laser writing in bulk glass for spectrometry applications in the short-wave IR.

    Applied optics·2022
    Same author

    Chromosomal abnormalities after ICSI in relation to semen parameters: results in 1114 fetuses and 1391 neonates from a single center.

    Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·2020
    Same author

    Preimplantation genetic testing with HLA matching: from counseling to birth and beyond.

    Journal of human genetics·2020
    Same author

    Factors influencing the clinical outcome of preimplantation genetic testing for polycystic kidney disease.

    Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·2019
    Same author

    Body composition and blood pressure in 6-year-old singletons born after pre-implantation genetic testing for monogenic and structural chromosomal aberrations: a matched cohort study.

    Human reproduction open·2019
    Same journal

    Geographic disparities in MRI features of ischemic stroke and small vessel disease: A comparative study between French Guiana and mainland France. Findings from the BECATOUR multicenter registry.

    Revue neurologique·2026
    Same journal

    Continuous subcutaneous perfusion of apomorphine in Parkinson's disease: Towards monotherapy?

    Revue neurologique·2026
    Same journal

    Neuro-Whipple presenting as autoimmune encephalitis.

    Revue neurologique·2026
    Same journal

    Multimodal assessment of minimally conscious state and cognitive motor dissociation in neurocritical care: A critical review.

    Revue neurologique·2026
    Same journal

    Development of a new episodic memory assessment tool (NEM): Preliminary data and clinical perspectives.

    Revue neurologique·2026
    Same journal

    Novel variants and rare clinical presentations in MFN2-related Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: Insights from 10 families.

    Revue neurologique·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • History of Medicine
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • The 1908
    • Société de Neurologie
    • debate officially concluded the era of Charcot's concept of hysteria.

    Discussion:

    • Jean-Martin Charcot's concept of hysteria faced significant challenges prior to 1908, notably with Babinski's 1901 publication.
    • The 1908 debate highlighted a shift in the medical understanding of hysteria, moving away from its previously dramatic clinical manifestations.
    • Babinski's dominance steered the discussion towards pithiatism, defining hysteria through suggestion and psychogenic factors, while sidestepping deeper psychological explorations.

    Key Insights:

    • The debate effectively removed hysteria from the forefront of neurological literature.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Babinski's emphasis on pithiatism, or treatment by persuasion, overshadowed discussions on the mental underpinnings of hysteria.
  • The assertion that suggestion could not be proven in patients, despite the concept of "auto-suggestion," presented a logical inconsistency.

    • Outlook:

    • Hysteria, despite this debate, remains an enigmatic neurosis, with its complex nature still not fully understood.
    • The ruling out of malingering (simulation) on ethical grounds by the Society was a notable ethical stance.
    • The 1908 debate significantly altered the trajectory of hysteria research and clinical conceptualization in neurology.