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Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Stilted speech
Definition: Excessively forced or formal speech, which seems picturesque or outdated, pompous, distant or excessively polished (Andreasen 1979).
Exploration: The presence of stilted speech can be established by interviewing the patient.
Reference:
Andreasen NC. Thought, language, and communication disorders. I. Clinical assessment, definition of terms, and evaluation of their reliability. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1979; 36(12):1315-21.
November 28, 2019