Or do some people just say and do dumb things and not know it?
What's the proper definition of the word?
What are the causes of "eccentricity"?
2006-08-01 01:31:07 · 13 answers · asked by Jadey 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Basically it is an strange and unconventional behavior. It is more to do with genius or extreme creativity but it's definitely NOT an mental illness.
2006-08-01 01:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by iSurf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eccentricity is not a mental illness. One person's eccentricities is another person's "dumb thing". If you don't have at least one personality quirk then you're probably just boring. *L* I'm kidding!
Take home decor for example. I'd personally rather spend time in a space with some FLAVOR!... person items on display that make people pick them up and say "where on earth did you get this!"... a story follows and you've shared something of yourself with the other person. Then you have those folks who live in those very streamlined, austere and rather sterile looking environments. I know it's a personal preference, but if you ask me, that's closer to a mental issue... obsessive compulsive or something of that ilk. I always want to say "where's your stuff?!" *shrug* Maybe that's just me. Great question, btw! Toodles!
2006-08-01 11:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the diagnosis is. Hopefully I could be able to meet and talk to the "eccentric" person in question to make a better value judgment whether the person is showing pathological signs of other mental diseases.
Your usage of the term "eccentric" is also very relative. What may be eccentric to you may not be eccentric to other cultures.
If you want, maybe you could send me specific cases of the "eccentric" behavior in question so that I could consult with my colleagues whether the behavior in question merits being called a mental disorder.
2006-08-01 01:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by raffyinocencio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition:
1 a : the quality or state of being eccentric b : deviation from an established pattern or norm; especially : odd or whimsical behavior
Mental Illness:
From one perspective, behavior outside the "norm" crosses the line when the individual becomes a danger to self or others.
Causes of eccentricity? One possibility: dissatisfaction with the status quo.
2006-08-01 01:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by El Gringo 237 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not a mental illness. I think of it as being yourself and not trying to be one of the crowd. Not part of the herd mentality.
I wonder how many freethinkers are labeled eccentric, just because they're not like everyone else.
2006-08-01 03:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If there's certain TYPES of behavior that most people would consider "eccentricity", then it would fit under Schizotypal PD.
2006-08-03 10:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that when you poor and crazy, people just call you crazy, but when you're rich and crazy, people say you're eccentric. Eccentric means peculiar in manner or off center.
2006-08-01 01:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might very well be a sign of a mental illness. Or, it could be a sign of something as simple as Autism. I should know, as this has happened to me.
2006-08-01 01:36:53 · answer #8 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, may be sign of creativity and wanting to live apart from the commonplace. Makes for more interesting life and experiences.
Keep it up!
2006-08-01 06:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by pete v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an extreme type of behavior and can be cured by behavioral therapy through an experienced psychologist.
2006-08-01 01:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by sa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋