摘要：Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimun disease which weakening the muscle of body.MG can limit one's activity of daily living causing a variety of cognitive and psychological dysfunction such as socializing, working, learning etc.The symptoms are suspected influencing memory, processing speed, and communication, seen from cognitive aspect.How a patient deals with a stressful situation is also an important factor because it can trigger the onset of MG symptoms.One way to find out about these is to look at the cognitive aspect dan personality of the patient.By knowing the symptoms, patient can aware and have a better quality of life.This research is using quantitative approach and convenience sampling technique.Participants are 30 patients from members of the Indonesian Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, with the severity of level I and II.Myasthenia Gravis Questionnaire (MGQ), NEO FFI and (WAIS IV) are used as measuring tools.Result on cognitive aspects shows that MG patients have low capability on verbal comprehension, visual motoric, memory, attention and fast thinking process, while other capabilities are on the average.While the personality profiling of MG patients shows average level of neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness.Based on these two aspects described, obstacles faced are motoric ability, memory and communication.Nevertheless, their functioning personality character can be a tool in facing obstacles and maintaining their quality of life.
