in the DSM-III-R, any disruption of mood with indicators which meet the standards for a mood disorder but which stem from a particular identifiable organic disorder. This diagnostic class has been eliminated from DSM-IV-TR. Commonly referred to as organic mood syndrome.
ORGANIC-AFFECTIVE SYNDROME: "They've diagnosed Seth with organic-affective syndrome and claim he needs to seek treatment right away."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "ORGANIC-AFFECTIVE SYNDROME," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/organic-affective-syndrome/ (accessed March 23, 2023).
