A Quick, Impulsive Thought That Does Not Typically Make Use

question 248

Essay

A quick, impulsive thought that does not typically make use of formal logic or clear reasoning is referred to as __________.

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Definitions:

Mood Stable

A state wherein an individual's emotional state is balanced and does not fluctuate excessively or unpredictably.

Manic Episode

A period of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and increased activity or energy levels, associated with bipolar disorder.

Nursing Diagnoses

Clinical judgments about individual, family, or community experiences or responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes.

Chronic Low

A term that likely is meant to reflect a persistent state of low mood or energy, but as phrased, it is not a standard term.