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Abnormal motivation

MedGen UID:
636329
•Concept ID:
C0520938
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Mental Process
Synonym: Abnormal energy
SNOMED CT: Abnormal motivation (47914002)
 
HPO: HP:5200275

Definition

Behavioral patterns and/or energy/activity levels that are statistically uncommon within a particular culture, maladaptive, and result in personal distress and impairment in the individual's functioning. [from HPO]

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Juvenile male sexual offenders: the quality of motivation system of assessment and treatment issues.
LeGrand S, Martin RC
J Child Sex Abus 2001;10(1):23-49. doi: 10.1300/j070v10n01_02. PMID: 16221619

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