Table 1

Terms Attributed to Psychiatrists and Used by Author Ginzburg to Describe and Explain Mental Illness in Mr. Goldwater

Term UsedPsychiatrists to Whom Term Attributed In Boroson Article (n)21Times Term Used in Ginzburg Article (n)28
Mental breakdown3515
Stated or implied mental illness332
Paranoia276
Comparison to Hitler82
Megalomania80
Delusional72
Depression70
Half-Jewish (as source/explanation for psychological problems)61
Manhood, manliness, virility, sexuality63
Suicidal60
Psychotic50
Relationship with mother52
Schizophrenia30
Comparison to Stalin20
Lunatic20
Obsessive compulsive20
Toilet training/bathroom habits21