History And Exam Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 constituents of thought form?
A
Associations between ideas
Determinate tendency
Goal
2
Q
What is loosening of associations?
A
Difficulty ascertaining associations between ideas but they are present if thought about carefully
3
Q
What is knights move thinking/thought derailment?
A
No associations between ideas; bizarre with no links
4
Q
What are disorders of determinant tendency/goal commonly seen in?
A
E.g. Mania
Flight of ideas, tangentiality
5
Q
What is the difference between a primary and secondary delusion?
A
Primary = arisen afresh - no preceding reason, strongly suggestive of schizophrenia Secondary = e.g. To schizophrenia
6
Q
Besides delusions, 5 other common disturbances of thought content?
A
Preoccupations Overvalued ideas Obsessions Phobias Confabulation
