A woman says, "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." This woman is clearly displaying:

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The woman is displaying a positive symptom of schizophrenia, specifically a thought disorder known as loose associations or derailment. Her speech is disorganized and does not follow a logical or coherent pattern, as her statements do not relate to one another in any meaningful way. This is a common positive symptom of schizophrenia, which involves disruptions in thought processes and communication.

A Woman Says, "The Eagle Takes Flight at Three O'clock