When a client's response seems to "take off" based on a particular work or thought, unrelated to logical progression or the original point of the communication, he or she is said to have:
A)flight of ideas.
B)cognitive flexibility.
C)ideas of reference.
D)increased alertness.

Question

When a client's response seems to "take off" based on a particular work or thought, unrelated to logical progression or the original point of the communication, he or she is said to have:​
A)flight of ideas.​
B)​cognitive flexibility.
C)​ideas of reference.
D)​increased alertness.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A "flight of ideas" is a symptom commonly seen in bipolar disorder, which is characterized by a rapid and spontaneous shift from one idea to another without any apparent connection between the two. This can often result in tangential and disjointed conversation, which seems to 'take off' without any logical progression.

When a Client's Response Seems to "Take Off" Based on a Particular