neglizhenca
Neglizhenca is a hypothesized behavioral state characterized by persistent inaction in the face of perceived importance, leading to chronic neglect of duties and goals. Individuals with neglizhenca demonstrate a reluctance or inability to initiate or sustain action even when benefits of doing so are clear, while acknowledging the potential negative consequences of inaction. The pattern tends to be stable across time and contexts, but can vary in severity from episodic avoidance to pervasive impairment.
Etymology and usage: The term combines the root negligence with the suffix -enca, and was coined in
Causes and mechanisms: Ne glizhenca is thought to arise from an interaction of executive-function deficits, affective
Impact and response: The condition, if present, can impair work performance, education, and relationships. Evaluation typically