Definition of Mental state

1. Noun. (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic. "A manic state"

Exact synonyms: Mental Condition, Psychological Condition, Psychological State
Specialized synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind, Frame Of Mind, State Of Mind, Aboulia, Abulia, Anhedonia, Depersonalisation, Depersonalization, Hypnosis, Fugue, Psychic Trauma, Trauma, Morale, Anxiety, Anxiousness, Hallucinosis, Identity Crisis, Nerves, Nervousness, Delusion, Psychotic Belief, Mental Health, Mental Disease, Mental Illness, Psychopathy, Agitation, Depression, Elation, Annoyance, Botheration, Irritation, Vexation, Enchantment, Spell, Trance, Disassociation, Dissociation
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status

Medical Definition of Mental state

1. A finding on physical examination that may refer to any number of abnormal changes in baseline mental functioning. Milder examples include mood changes, irritability, personality changes, depression or blunted affect. Advanced changes include confusion, lethargy, sleepiness, hallucinations, unresponsiveness and coma. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mental State

mental objects
mental picture
mental point
mental process
mental processes
mental protuberance
mental quickness
mental region
mental rejection
mental representation
mental reservation
mental retardation
mental scotoma
mental soundness
mental spine
mental state
mental states
mental status schedule
mental strain
mental symphysis
mental synthesis
mental telepathist
mental test
mental testing
mental tubercle
mental unsoundness
mentalese
mentaleses
mentalis
mentalism

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