Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Copropraxia
Definition: The display of motions that signal obscene activities, like pelvic movements that simulate intercourse or gestures that simulate masturbation (Lees et al., 1984).
Exploration: The presence of copropraxia can be established by observing the patient with or without interacting with him/her.
References:
Lees AJ, Robertson M, Trimble MR, Murray NM. A clinical study of Gilles de la Int J Tourette syndrome in the United Kingdom. J Neurol Neurosurg Psych. 1984; 47(1):1-8.
Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek