From a neurophysiologic perspective, apathy can be the result of three different processes, each of which can produce a similar apathetic presentation: (1) one where emotion is not attached to action, ...

Apathy is a loss of interest or emotion. A person with apathy feels indifferent about a particular situation or life in general. Occasional apathy is normal, but persistent apathy can indicate a ...

Apathy is considered a negative state to be avoided or overcome. In popular usage, apathy is defined as an absence of passion, emotion, or excitement, or a lack of interest or concern for things ...

From the perspective of how brain function is organized, apathetic states can be understood as mostly following a circular pattern of information processing. That is precisely the basic tenet in ...