Clanging

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Clanging (pronounced: /ˈklæŋ.ɪŋ/) is a phenomenon characterized by speech or language that is meaningless, disorganized, and at times difficult to understand. It is often associated with certain mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Etymology

The term "clanging" comes from the German word "klang", which means "sound". It was first used in this context by the Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in the early 20th century to describe a specific type of disorganized speech observed in some of his patients.

Definition

Clanging refers to speech that is governed by the sound of a word rather than its meaning. It often involves the use of words that sound similar but may not necessarily have any logical or meaningful connection. For example, a person engaging in clanging might say, "I heard the bell. Well, hell, then I fell."

Related Terms

  • Flight of ideas: This is a symptom of some mental health disorders where the person's thoughts and speech move quickly from one idea to another, often with no clear connection between them.
  • Word salad: This is a symptom of some mental health disorders where the person's speech is so disorganized that it becomes difficult or impossible to understand.
  • Neologism: This refers to the creation of new words or phrases that only have meaning to the person using them. It is often seen in people with schizophrenia.

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