Disorganized speech is best characterized as ____.

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Disorganized speech, also known as "loose associations," involves a lack of association between ideas and events, leading to disconnected or jumbled speech patterns. It is often seen in individuals with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. Poor use of grammar (A) and a lack of vocabulary (B) may be present, but they do not fully capture the essence of disorganized speech. Expression of inconsistent beliefs (C) is also a symptom of psychotic disorders, but it does not directly relate to speech patterns.

Disorganized Speech Is Best Characterized as ____