Sensory Distortions

Question 1

Hyperacusis

Answer 1

refers to the increased sensitivity to noise. It occurs in anxiety and depressive disorders as well as in a hangover or during a migraine.

Question 2

Hypoacusis

Answer 2

refers to the reduced sensitivity of sound and is seen in states of delirium. It is also seen in depression (along with hyperacusis).
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Question 3

Leaden Paralysis

Answer 3

the subjective sense of the arms or legs feeling heavy, and is seen in atypical depression.

Question 4

Hyperschemazia

Answer 4

refers to the perception that body parts are magnified. For example a painful limb may be perceived as being larger than the corresponding one.

Question 5

Hemisomatognosia

Answer 5

a unilateral lack of body image. A person may behave as if one side of the body is missing.