daydream

Examples of daydream in the following topics:

• Dissociation

  • At the non-pathological end of the spectrum, the term "dissociation" can be used to describe events as common as daydreaming during class.
  • Daydreaming, experienced while awake, is a short-term detachment from one's immediate surroundings, during which a person's contact with reality is blurred and partially substituted by a visionary fantasy, especially one of happy, pleasant thoughts, hopes, or ambitions imagined as coming to pass.
  • There are many types of daydreams, and there is no consistent definition among psychologists, but all daydreaming meets the criteria for mild dissociation.
  • Daydreaming is a mild form of dissociation in which a person experiences a short-term detachment from one's immediate surroundings.

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

  • General symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity (restlessness in adults), disruptive behavior, impulsivity, forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, impatience, thrill-seeking, excessive daydreaming, and unusual/disruptive sleep patterns.
  • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type (ADHD-PI): Symptoms include being easily distracted, forgetful, or disorganized; excessive daydreaming; poor concentration; and difficulty completing tasks.

• Dissociative Disorders

  • Dissociation occurs on a continuum—at the nonpathological end of the continuum, dissociation describes common events such as daydreaming while driving a vehicle.