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What is the difference between a thought disorder and a cognitive disorder?

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Dr. David Chrisman answered

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Speech: Thought disorders is referring to disorganized thinking which is usually evidenced by a persons speech. I.E. Lack of, broken up, pauses. Cognitive disorders are a category of mental health disorders that primarily affect learning, memory, perception, and problem solving, and include amnesia, dementia, and delirium.

Answered 5/8/2013

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