nursing terms - Loosen association vs flight of ideas





S.No.

LOOSENING OF ASSOCIATION

FLIGHT OF IDEAS

1.
Ideas shift from one subject to another without reason.
Frequent shift of ideas in conversation topics.
2.
Minimal logical connection between thought.
Rapid succession of thoughts which as superficial and can be explained with rhymes, puns and distraction.
3.
Answers are not logically connected.
Phonetic connected thoughts than semantically connected.
4.
Ex: It is a lovely evening. I went to the market. I want to write my examination. I love chocolate. I should go for a walk.
Ex: I loved that movie. I am going to watch a movie with my mom. My mom loves me. I love kids. Kids enjoy playing. Playing is a very good exercise.

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