Asked by Dmitrii Minskii on Jun 25, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the client's thought processes (as opposed to content of thought) ?

A) Circumstantiality
B) Coherence of thoughts
C) Flight of ideas
D) Logical thinking
E) Suicidal or homicidal ideation

Suicidal or Homicidal Ideation

Thoughts or plans about self-harm or harming others, which can be a symptom of mental health disorders and requires immediate attention.

Circumstantiality

A communication disorder where an individual's speech is indirect and overly detailed, leading to delayed arrival to the point or not arriving at all.

Flight of Ideas

A symptom where an individual's thoughts rapidly and continuously move from one idea to another, often seen in manic episodes of bipolar disorder.

  • Differentiate between thought content and thought processes during mental health evaluations.
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Stephanie BougratJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Suicidal or homicidal ideation refers to the content of the client's thoughts, not the process of their thinking. Circumstantiality refers to a tendency to provide excessive detail when discussing a topic, coherence of thoughts refers to the logical flow of ideas, and flight of ideas refers to a rapid shifting from one idea to another without clear connections. Logical thinking refers to the ability to reason clearly and make connections between ideas.