This common thinking disturbance in schizophrenia is characterized by rapid shifts from one topic of conversation to another.

A. perseveration
B. a loose association
C. a hallucination
D. a neologism

Ans: B. a loose association

Psychology

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a. client-centered therapy c. psychoanalysis b. psychiatry d. behavioral therapy

Psychology

Which objective should a literature review not accomplish?

a. Define the scope of a topic b. Gather data on an empirical question c. Summarize what is and is not known about the topic d. Discuss further questions for research, such as what direction further research should take.

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