Mannerism (behavior)
In human behavior, a mannerism is a special habit of a person.[1][2] In particular, the term refers to an affected or exaggerated speech or actions.[3]
Examples
Mannerisms are often subconscious, which may be shown as body language and voice tone alike. Examples of mannerisms are twirling hair, tapping fingers and particular facial expressions.[2] Some mannerisms may be attempts to call attention to themselves.[4]
Psychopathology
In psychopathology, mannerisms that look weird may be a syndrome of various personality disorders.[5] Mannerisms should not be equated with tics.[2]
References
- ↑ Mannerism, APA Dictionary of Psychology, 2007
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mannerisms
- ↑ mannerism, Merriam-Webster
- ↑ Roger M. Kurlan, Chapter 7. "Habits, Mannerisms, Compulsions, and Stereotypies", In: Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, 2015, pp. 99-105,
- ↑ Martin Brüne, Ethological remarks on mannerisms. Conceptualisation and proposal for a definition PubMed
