Asked by jacobi pennymon on Sep 27, 2024
When a client's response seems to "take off" based on a particular work or thought, unrelated to logical progression or the original point of the communication, he or she is said to have:
A) flight of ideas.
B) cognitive flexibility.
C) ideas of reference.
D) increased alertness.
Flight Of Ideas
A rapid flow of thought, manifesting as quickly changing topics, often seen in manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
Cognitive Flexibility
The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, and to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.
Increased Alertness
A state of heightened awareness and readiness to respond, often as a result of stimulant consumption or mental focus techniques.
- Describe flight of ideas and differentiate it from other cognitive or communication patterns.
Learning Objectives
- Describe flight of ideas and differentiate it from other cognitive or communication patterns.
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