<unk>  is considered a milder and sub-clinical presentation of formal thought disorder observed via unusual use of language. It is often identified when a person attempts to make tangential connections between concepts that are not immediately understandable to listeners. When observed repeatedly, this is taken as evidence for unusual, maladaptive or illogical thinking patterns.<unk>  is typically assessed in the context of mental health evaluations, but there is ongoing debate about how to best quantify this type of unusual language usage in research settings.<unk>  is supposed to exist on a continuum which can be observed in its most extreme forms among some individuals with schizophrenia (e.g., word salad). Several mental disorders are known to co-occur with<unk> . Although<unk>  is associated with difficulties in communication, it is not necessarily indicative of lower intelligence.
Cognitive slippage
Psychological resistance
Fear of falling
Sexual anhedonia
Traumatic memories
Emotional detachment
Social degeneration
Emotional lability