Mental state examination: practice question

A Psychiatry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Psychiatry · Mental state examination

Sample item

Which mental-state-examination domain assesses whether thoughts are logically connected?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Thought form

Thought form describes the organization and flow of ideas, including loosened associations, flight of ideas, and thought blocking.

Option by option

  • A. Mood

    Mood describes sustained emotional state.

  • B. Insight

    Insight concerns awareness of illness.

  • C. Perception

    Perception includes hallucinations and illusions.

  • D. Thought form (correct)

    Correct: logical connection of ideas is thought form.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is D, Thought form. Thought form describes the organization and flow of ideas, including loosened associations, flight of ideas, and thought blocking.

Why is "Mood" not the answer?

Mood describes sustained emotional state.

Why is "Insight" not the answer?

Insight concerns awareness of illness.

Why is "Perception" not the answer?

Perception includes hallucinations and illusions.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Mental state examination in Psychiatry. The correct option holds because: Correct: logical connection of ideas is thought form.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Mental state examination?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.