Users' questions

What kind of answer is maybe?

What kind of answer is maybe?

“Maybe” means “no.” It’s a “no” that might possibly change to a “yes” in the future, but right now it’s “no.” “I would love to, but…” means “no.” “Well, you see, I don’t really think…” means “no.” “I’m not ready for that” means “no.”

What is difference between maybe and probably?

Different meanings Use “probably” to say that something has a high chance of happening – 50% or greater. Use “possibly” to say that something has a low chance of happening – 50% or less. Use either “maybe” or “perhaps” to say that something has an equal chance of happening or not happening.

Is possible better than maybe?

As adjectives the difference between possible and maybe is that possible is (usually|not comparable) able but not certain to happen; not impossible while maybe is possible; uncertain.

How does thought control fall under thought content?

Thought possession, also falls under thought content in that it involves delusions of control in which there is a false belief that one’s thoughts, feelings, actions or impulses are controlled or ‘made’ by an external agency, e.g. believing that one was made to break a window by demons. Delusions of thought control include:

What is the meaning of the thought form?

Thought form deals with the ‘mechanics’ of the patient’s thoughts i.e. how the patient is thinking. This is of diagnostic use as in many psychiatric disorders, thinking ‘slips’ to a less sophisticated level as a consequence of the illness.

What happens when the stream of thought is disrupted?

This results in disorders of thought form, where the ability to express ideas cogently and coherently is compromised or lost completely. The stream of goal-directed thought is disrupted by irrelevancies to the extent that the goal gets lost. The first thing to note, therefore, is how easy is it for you to follow what the person is saying…

How are problems with thought considered in MSE?

Problems with thinking are considered in the MSE under three headings: Thought form deals with the ‘mechanics’ of the patient’s thoughts i.e. how the patient is thinking. This is of diagnostic use as in many psychiatric disorders, thinking ‘slips’ to a less sophisticated level as a consequence of the illness.