The nurse is conducting an interview with a client who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client says, "Horses love to eat hay. Hey Jude, don't be afraid. I've always been afraid of the dark."
What is this type of thought process is this client demonstrating?
A) Magical thinking
B) Neologisms
C) Loose associations
D) Ideas of reference
Ans: C
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In some cases, a client presents several thoughts that do not make sense in conjunction with one another. This is often seen in clients with acute exacerbations of schizophrenia and is described as loose association.
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