er·ga·sia (ûr-g  zh )n. The sum of the mental, behavioral, and physiological functions and reactions that make up an individual. |
ergasia [er-ga´zhah]
term coined by Adolf meyer to describe the total activity or functioning of a person, encompassing both behavior and mental activity. He defined a group of “ergasias,” conceived of as behavioral patterns that are reactions or adaptations to genetic, developmental, and environmental factors, as alternatives to psychiatric diagnoses. For example, merergasia, partial impairment of functioning, included most behaviors now classified as anxiety disorders.
ergasia
any mentally integrated function, activity, reaction or attitude of an individual.
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