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Abnormally increased volition

HP:5200263

What it means

An excessive increase in motivated and goal directed as well as non-goal directed behaviors that are usually accompanied by elevated energy and interest that allows individuals to get started, be energized to perform a sustained and directed action. The increase is often disruptive and typically results in unfavorable consequences.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Abnormally increased energy · Abnormally increased motivation · Abnormally increased personal volitional state

Abnormally increased volition

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This page uses the Human Phenotype Ontology (2026-06-23) — Human Phenotype Ontology Consortium, hpo.jax.org. Disease associations from Orphanet (INSERM), CC BY 4.0. Content is educational and is not medical advice.