Cognitive slippage
Cognitive Slippage
Cognitive slippage (/kɒɡˈnɪtɪv ˈslɪpɪdʒ/) is a term used in psychology and psychiatry to describe a phenomenon where a person's train of thought seems to "slip" or deviate from its intended course. It is often associated with conditions such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Etymology
The term "cognitive slippage" is derived from the English words "cognitive", relating to cognition or the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, and "slippage", which refers to the act or instance of slipping or sliding.
Definition
Cognitive slippage is characterized by a person's inability to maintain a coherent train of thought or to keep their thoughts organized. This can result in disjointed or illogical speech, difficulty following conversations, or the tendency to jump from one topic to another without clear connections. It is often observed in individuals with schizophrenia, but can also be seen in other conditions such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
Related Terms
- Thought disorder: A term used to describe a range of cognitive disturbances that can affect the way a person thinks, speaks, and behaves.
- Loose associations: A symptom of thought disorder where a person's thoughts and conversation can move from one unrelated topic to another.
- Word salad: A severe form of cognitive slippage where speech is so disorganized that it becomes incomprehensible.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cognitive slippage
- Wikipedia's article - Cognitive slippage
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