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loosening of associations

a thought disturbance demonstrated by speech that is disconnected and fragmented, with the individual jumping from one idea to another unrelated or indirectly related idea. It is essentially equivalent to derailment.

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February 22nd 2025

job placement

job placement

in organizations, the assignment of existing or newly hired employees to the particular jobs for which they are best qualified. Also called personnel placement; selective placement.