What is the term thought disorder?
Q: What is the term thought disorder?
A: Thought disorder is a condition where people have problems with consistent and straight thinking leading to abnormalities in spoken and written language.
Q: How does language reflect thought processes?
A: People who have difficulty speaking often also have difficulty thinking, as language is seen as a reflection of thought processes.
Q: What are some symptoms of thought disorder?
A: Symptoms of thought disorder include speaking all the time, switching ideas inside a sentence, or using words that do not fit together at all (known as 'word salad').
Q: Who named schizophrenia?
A: Schizophrenia was named by Eugen Bleuler.
Q: What did Bleuler believe was the defining characteristic of schizophrenia?
A: Bleuler believed that the defining characteristic of schizophrenia was a disorder of the thinking process.
Q: Is thought disorder permanent?
A: Yes, thought disorder is considered to be permanent. It affects speech and writing.
Q: Is "thought disorder" an accurate term for this condition?
A: No, although it is commonly used, "thought disorder" is not an accurate term for this condition; instead it should be referred to as formal thought disorder which specifically describes disruption in the flow of conscious verbal thought inferred from spoken language.
