Citation

Lundholm H. J. Abnorm. Soc. Psychol. 1929; 24(3): 269-286.

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(Copyright © 1929, American Psychological Association)

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Abstract

The condition of confusion in general is essentially a condition when directed response is blocked by the fact that many disparate impulses, pulling in incompatible directions, reciprocally inhibit each other. The condition of confusion, as seen specifically in certain types of insanities, is secondary to and determined by a condition of general dissociation of the higher brain-systems, particularly the cortical, by some kind of toxin. This condition is naturally not essential in the temporary confusion that the normal man may suffer. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)