Language & Communication Disturbances

Question 1

When asked how their day was, a person might simply respond, “Fine,” without offering any additional details or engaging in further conversation.

Answer 1

Alogia

reduced volume of speech or a lack of spontaneous comments

Question 2

A person might say, “The train brain rain is insane,” focusing on the sound rather than the meaning of the words.

Answer 2

Clang association

repetition of words/phrases that are similar in sound but not meaning

Question 3

A person might talk so quickly and continuously that they don’t pause for others to respond.

Answer 3

Pressure speech

speaking rapidly as if the words are being forced out

Question 4

A person might constantly talk about religious themes, make frequent references to divine messages, or interpret ordinary events as religious signs.

Answer 4

Religiosity

excessive preoccupation with religious ideas.

Question 5

When asked about their favorite food, a person might start talking about their favorite movie and never actually mention a food.

Answer 5

Tangentiality

person digresses from one topic to another without ever completing the o

Question 6

A person might repeatedly say, “I want to go home, I want to go home,” even when home isn’t being discussed or relevant to the conversation.

Answer 6

verbigeration

purposeless repetition of words or phrases w/o any clear reason/context.