Speech in people with schizophrenia:
A) is similar to the language of people with dissociative disorders
B) is usually very simple, like the language of a 4-year-old
C) can shift rapidly between topics with no apparent logic
D) is typically delayed in its development by about five years

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People with schizophrenia may exhibit disorganized speech, which can manifest as rapid shifts between unrelated topics with little or no logical connection. This is referred to as "loose associations" or "derailment." Their speech can be difficult to follow and understand. While simplistic language may be observed in some individuals with schizophrenia, it is not a defining feature of the disorder, and speech is not typically delayed in its development. People with dissociative disorders may display different language patterns such as switching between different personalities, but this is not necessarily similar to the speech exhibited by people with schizophrenia.

Speech in People with Schizophrenia