Ganser Syndrome

Ganser Syndrome is a rare dissociative disorder characterized by the provision of approximate or nonsensical answers to simple questions, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as vorbeireden. Historically described as a form of pseudodementia, the condition is often associated with individuals experiencing extreme psychological stress or significant environmental trauma.

Clinical classification typically places this condition within the spectrum of dissociative or factitious disorders rather than primary psychotic or neurological illnesses. It is often viewed as a conversion-related response where the individual demonstrates a clouded state of consciousness while maintaining an awareness of the context of inquiries.