Jumping quickly, and somewhat impulsively, from topic to topic, such as commonly occurs during manic episodes, is known as ______.

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Rapid flight of ideas refers to the symptom of jumping from one idea to another quickly, often without any logical or coherent connection. This is commonly seen in individuals experiencing manic episodes in bipolar disorder. Pressured speech may accompany this symptom, but it refers specifically to speaking rapidly and forcefully, feeling like one's words are spilling out uncontrollably. The phi phenomenon is a perceptual illusion related to the perception of movement. Neologistical thinking refers to the creation of new words or phrases, often as a result of disordered thinking or psychosis.

Jumping Quickly, and Somewhat Impulsively, from Topic to Topic, Such