Khaled's Thought Seems Disjointed and Illogical

question 163

Multiple Choice

Khaled's thought seems disjointed and illogical. In addition, his speech is unusual, he often repeats others' words, and jumps from one topic to another. Of the DSM-IV-TR's clinical disorders, Khaled is most likely suffering from:

• A)an anxiety disorder
• B)a mood disorder
• C)schizophrenia
• D)a dissociative disorder

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