Noopsyche

The noopsyche is defined as that part of the mental life that affects the intellect , i.e. the cognitive part of the psyche , and is responsible for judgment, intelligence and thinking. The name is derived from the Greek word noos (or nous ) for mind and psyche for spirit or soul. A related term is cognition .

The noopsyche is contrasted with the thymopsyche and is composed of:

• awareness
• orientation
• Sensorium
• Intelligence (perception, attention, concentration)
• memory
• Thinking and language

literature

• Alexander Friedmann, Kenneth Thau: Guide to Psychiatry . Maudrich-Verlag, Vienna 1990. 3rd edition, ISBN 3-85175-452-2 .
• Erwin Böhm : Psychobiographical care model according to Böhm. 2 volumes (Volume 1: Basics. Volume 2: Workbook. ). 3. Edition. Maudrich, Vienna 2004, ISBN 3-85175-768-8 (vol. 1), ISBN 3-85175-769-6 (vol. 2).

Web links

Wiktionary: Noopsyche  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations