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Apraxia: When the Mind Fails to Execute Action

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · October 23, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: October 23, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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refers to the loss or absence of the ability to perform learned purposeful movements, for example, dressing oneself or driving a car, despite not experiencing any motor deficits. The condition is believed to represent an impaired ability to plan, select, and sequence the motor execution of movements, which are all part of executive functioning. This may develop as a result of brain injury, tumor, or stroke (acquired apraxia). Conversely, it may be present at birth (developmental apraxia). There are several categories of apraxia, including dressing apraxia, constructional apraxia, and oral apraxia.

APRAXIA: “A person suffering from apraxia is unable to perform a sequence of acts that are required for goal accomplishment – for example, unlocking and then driving a car.”
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About the Author: Mohammed looti

An academic and researcher specialized in educational psychology and a faculty member at the University of Kerbala. He holds a PhD in his field, and his research interests center on positive psychology, the development of psychological scales, and cognitive emotion regulation. Dr. Looti is distinguished by his contemporary research approach, focusing on the psychological effects of modern technology and artificial intelligence on mental health and identity formation among young people. His scholarly contributions also extend to studying the dynamics of family communication and its role in building self-efficacy and leadership skills, in addition to his research on mindfulness programs and psychological recovery — making him an active researcher enriching the field of educational and applied psychology.

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looti, M. (2026, October 23). Apraxia: When the Mind Fails to Execute Action. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/apraxia/
looti, Mohammed. “Apraxia: When the Mind Fails to Execute Action.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 23 October 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/apraxia/.
looti, Mohammed. “Apraxia: When the Mind Fails to Execute Action.” Encyclopedia of psychology. October 23, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/apraxia/.

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