You are conducting an admission assessment with a 45-year-old man who has been demonstrating signs of bipolar disorder
While you are conducting the assessment, Alberto starts speaking in illogical rhymes and uses word associations. What is the name for this thought pattern?
A) Delusions of grandeur
B) Flight of ideas
C) Expansive ideas
D) Excessive euphoric speech
Ans: B
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Rapid "flights of ideas" lead to excessive and illogical rhyming, punning, and word associations, along with pressured speech.
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