A common symptom of schizophrenia that involves rapidly changing topics within the same sentence, the repetition of words, or the meaningless use of rhyming or nonsense words is referred to as ________.
A) delusions
B) disorganized speech
C) negative symptoms
D) blunted affect

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Disorganized speech, also known as "word salad" or "thought disorder," is a common symptom of schizophrenia where the individual experiences difficulty organizing their thoughts and communicating them in a coherent manner. This can manifest in rapid topic changes, repeating words or phrases, or using nonsensical language.

A Common Symptom of Schizophrenia That Involves Rapidly Changing Topics