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JODHPUR AIIMS SNO-2018
Mental Health Nursing
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Parrot-like repetition of words spoken by another person is known as?

Appeared in: JODHPUR AIIMS SNO-2018

Explanation

  • Echolalia is the pathological, automatic, and seemingly senseless repetition of a word or phrase just spoken by another person.
  • The repetition is often described as 'parrot-like' due to its imitative nature without comprehension.
  • This phenomenon is commonly observed in individuals with certain psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia (particularly catatonic type), autism spectrum disorder, and Tourette's syndrome.
  • It can also be a sign of neurological damage from a stroke or other brain injuries, particularly in the frontal lobes.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option B: Neologism is the creation of new, meaningless words. The question describes the repetition of existing words, not the invention of new ones.
  • Option C: Echopraxia is the imitation of movements and actions, not words. The stem specifically refers to the repetition of 'words'.
  • Option D: Dyscalculia is a learning disability related to mathematics and arithmetic. It has no connection to speech repetition.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Terminology of Speech and Thought Process Abnormalities as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Recognizing echolalia is vital for nurses as it's a significant sign of underlying thought process disturbances, pointing towards conditions like schizophrenia or autism spectrum disorder.
  • When communicating with a patient exhibiting echolalia, nurses should use simple, short sentences and avoid asking open-ended questions that might lead to more repetition. Using visual aids can also be beneficial.
  • Accurate documentation of such speech patterns is crucial for diagnosis and for the multidisciplinary team to tailor the care plan effectively.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, identify the core action described in the question stem: 'Parrot-like repetition of words'.
  • Break down the key elements: 1) It's a repetition. 2) It involves words/speech. 3) The words are from another person.
  • Next, evaluate the options based on their definitions. The prefix 'echo-' suggests imitation.
  • Differentiate between 'lalia' (from Greek 'laliá', meaning speech or talk) and 'praxia' (from Greek 'praxis', meaning action or movement). This helps distinguish Echolalia (echoing speech) from Echopraxia (echoing actions).
  • Eliminate options that are clearly unrelated, such as Neologism (new words) and Dyscalculia (math difficulty), to arrive at the correct answer.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Terminology of Speech and Thought Process Abnormalities
  • Stem keywords: Parrot-like repetition, words, spoken by another person
  • Lead-in keywords: known as
  • Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) pp. 15337-15339, 1556-1559

E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 3566-3568

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