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Which of the following is an example of an abnormal thought stream?
Which of the following is a symptom of pressure of thoughts?
Which of the following is an example of an abnormal thought link?
Which of the following is an example of an abnormal thought stream seen in schizophrenia?
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Which of the following is a symptom of abnormal thought content?
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Abnormal Thought Stream: Contains ______ of Thoughts Pressure of Thoughts Thought Block
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Abnormal Thought Link Contains ______ of Association Flight of Ideas Thought Perseveration
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Abnormal Thought Content - Contains Overvalued Ideas ______ Delusions
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Abnormal Thought Stream 1. ______ of Thoughts: few, slow, unvaried thoughts associated with poverty of speech, seen in schizophrenia and depression.
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Abnormal Thought Link; Also called „formal thought disorders‟. 1.*______ of Associations: lack of logic connection between thoughts seen in chronic schizophrenia.
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Study Notes
Abnormal Thought Stream
- Abnormal thought stream is characterized by few, slow, and unvaried thoughts, often linked to conditions like schizophrenia and depression.
- Symptoms of pressure of thoughts include a sensation of a racing mind or overwhelming number of thoughts.
- Thought blocking is a specific symptom where a person suddenly stops speaking or loses their train of thought.
Abnormal Thought Link
- Abnormal thought links are referred to as "formal thought disorders."
- A lack of logical connections between thoughts is termed "loosening of associations," commonly observed in chronic schizophrenia.
- Flight of ideas is another symptom, featuring rapid shifts between seemingly unrelated thoughts.
- Thought perseveration refers to the repetition of a particular response despite the absence of a relevant stimulus.
Abnormal Thought Content
- This category encompasses thoughts that are not aligned with reality, often leading to distorted perceptions.
- Overvalued ideas can be viewed as beliefs held with greater conviction than warranted by evidence.
- Delusions are defined as firmly held false beliefs, often surrounding themes such as persecution or grandeur.
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Test your knowledge on abnormalities in thinking with this quiz. Explore concepts such as abnormal thought stream, thought block, abnormal thought link, and abnormal thought content. Challenge yourself with questions on poverty of thoughts, pressure of thoughts, flight of ideas, and more.
