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Emotionalism following brain damage: a complex phenomenon.
P Allman1, R A Hope, C G Fairburn
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Headington, UK.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Emotionalism after brain damage is common and distressing, with unclear classification and treatment. This study details its components, highlighting variability and suggesting standardized assessment for future research.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Clinical Neurology
Background:
- Emotionalism is a frequent and distressing outcome following various forms of brain damage.
- Current understanding of its classification, causes (aetiology), and treatments remains uncertain.
- Existing typologies for emotionalism are often impractical for clinical application.