Consider the following statement: "The time is 9:30.Ten is my favourite number.I also like to listen to music and paint pictures." What kind of disorganized speech does the statement illustrate?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement illustrates derailment, a type of disorganized speech where ideas slip off the track onto another which is clearly unrelated or only obliquely related. The speaker starts with mentioning the time, shifts to a favorite number, and then to hobbies without a clear, logical connection between the thoughts.

Consider the Following Statement: "The Time Is 9:30