Asked by Dmitrii Minskii on Jun 25, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the client's thought processes (as opposed to content of thought) ?
A) Circumstantiality
B) Coherence of thoughts
C) Flight of ideas
D) Logical thinking
E) Suicidal or homicidal ideation
Suicidal or Homicidal Ideation
Thoughts or plans about self-harm or harming others, which can be a symptom of mental health disorders and requires immediate attention.
Circumstantiality
A communication disorder where an individual's speech is indirect and overly detailed, leading to delayed arrival to the point or not arriving at all.
Flight of Ideas
A symptom where an individual's thoughts rapidly and continuously move from one idea to another, often seen in manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
- Differentiate between thought content and thought processes during mental health evaluations.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between thought content and thought processes during mental health evaluations.
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