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Thought Disorder
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Thought Disorder

Nancy C Andreasen
The Medical Basis of Psychiatry, pp.435-443
Humana Press
2008
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-252-6_25

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Abstract

Thought disorder is an important symptom complex in schizophrenia. This chapter defines thought disorder and the boundaries of thought disorder. Positive and negative symptoms and the speech patterns are described. Finally, the diagnostic significance and the relationship of thought disorder and other symptoms of schizophrenia is discussed.
Negative thought disorder Schizophrenia Language Positive thought disorder Disorganized speech

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