A woman says the following illogical sentences: "The eagle takes flight at three o'clock and flies here from General Electric.I get my check from the eagle; he goes from the mailbox to make a payment.He's a secret spy for my husband and makes a shotgun sound." Based on what she says,this woman is most likely experiencing __________ and is displaying a __________ symptom.

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The woman's statements are illogical and do not make sense, suggesting a break in her thought processes. This is a hallmark symptom of schizophrenia. Additionally, her statements include positive symptoms such as delusions (believing the eagle is a secret spy) and hallucinations (hearing a shotgun sound).

A Woman Says the Following Illogical Sentences: "The Eagle Takes