When talking to his psychiatrist, a patient with schizophrenia said, "The pain in my head is the fusion of egg and sperm, but it only takes a father to make a baby, then the world ends." This is an example of a language disturbance called _____.

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This is an example of "word salad," which is a disorganized and incoherent mixture of words and phrases, often seen in schizophrenia, where the patient's speech lacks logical connection and meaning.

When Talking to His Psychiatrist, a Patient with Schizophrenia Said