Abreakdown in the logical structure of thinking and speech, revealed in the form of a loosening of associations, best describes which psychological disorder? â

A breakdown in the logical structure of thinking and speech, revealed in the form of a loosening of associations, best describes a thought disorder. It is a mental condition that would affect perception, beliefs and thoughts of a person. It would alter the way an individual order his ideas which would affect behavior leading to delusions, hallucinations, or other related symptoms. A person is diagnosed with this disorder when his speaking and behavior are illogical, incoherent and problematic.