A person with schizophrenia says to you, "Insects make me itch. My brother collects them; he is 5 feet 10 inches tall. That's my favorite number. I dance and draw." This example illustrates which symptom of schizophrenia?

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This example illustrates derailment, a symptom of schizophrenia where the person's thoughts and speech move from one topic to another in a loosely connected or unrelated way, making it difficult to follow their train of thought.

A Person with Schizophrenia Says to You, "Insects Make Me