negativism /neg·a·tiv·ism/ (neg´ah-tĭ-vizm″) opposition to suggestion or advice; behavior opposite to that appropriate to a specific situation or against the wishes of others, including direct resistance to efforts to be moved.
Negativism
negativism
negativism [neg´ah-tĭ-vizm″]
neg·a·tiv·ism (n g  -t -vz m)n. A tendency to do the opposite of what one is requested to do, or to resist stubbornly for no apparent reason. neg a·tiv·ist n.neg a·tiv·istic adj. |
Negativism
Behavior characterized by resistance, opposition, and refusal to cooperate with requests, even the most reasonable ones.
Mentioned in: Catatonia
negativism
[neg′ətiviz′əm]
Etymology: L, negare, to deny
a behavioral attitude characterized by opposition, resistance, or the refusal to cooperate with even the most reasonable request, and the tendency to act in a contrary manner. The resulting response may be passive, such as the immobile, rigid postures observed in catatonic schizophrenia, or active, such as in a belligerent, impulsive, or capricious act like lowering the arms when asked to raise them or sitting down when asked to stand.
negativism [neg´ah-tĭ-vizm″]
opposition to suggestion or advice; an attitude or behavior opposite to that appropriate to a specific situation. A tendency to do the opposite of what most people would do under similar circumstances, of what one is told to do, or of what physiologic needs would suggest; e.g., it is not uncommon in catatonic schizophrenia for the patient to feel compelled to lower his arms if asked to raise them or to clench his fists if asked to open his hands.
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