Mental status exams use terminology that defines examples of thought form disturbances. Which one of the following is not included in the list provided in the text?

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Echolocation refers to the ability of some animals to navigate by making sound and listening to the echoes that bounce back, and is not a term used in mental status exams to describe thought form disturbances. Word salad, neologism, and perseveration are all examples of thought form disturbances that may be seen in conditions such as schizophrenia or manic episodes.

Mental Status Exams Use Terminology That Defines Examples of Thought