II. Definitions
- Loose Associations (Tangential Speech)
- Speech moves quickly through multiple topics (seemingly unrelated, although connected in the patient's view)
- Schizophasia (Word Salad)
- Confused and repetitive speech
- Use of unrelated words or words without meaning
- Circumstantial Speech
- Lengthy story of loosely related or unrelated details
- Flight of ideas
- Rapidly moving from one idea to another related idea
- Perseveration
- Frequently repeated thought or phrase
- Blocking Speech
- Interrupted speech or train of thought, only to be resumed minutes later