Ethel's Conversation Is Hard to Follow

question 95

Multiple Choice

Ethel's conversation is hard to follow. She doesn't stay on the same topic and there is no transition. Which of the following terms best describes Ethel's speech?

• A) Derailment
• B) Perseveration
• C) Neologisms
• D) Avolition

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Definitions:

Swelling

An abnormal enlargement of a body part or area, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid or inflammation.

Localized Warmth

A specific area of the body experiencing an increase in temperature, often indicating an underlying condition or reaction.

Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones, antigens, or neurotransmitters, initiating a cellular response.

Völkerpsychologie

Early precursor of social psychology, as the study of the collective mind, in Germany in the mid- to late nineteenth century.