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prelogical thinking

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pre·log·i·cal thinking (pr-lj-kl)
n.
A form of concrete thinking characteristic of children, to which schizophrenic persons are sometimes said to regress.


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This type of prelogical thinking is common at baseline in people with intellectual delays, and it tends to get exaggerated when they're under stress, which is often reported as 'racing thoughts.
Cognitive skills They show evidence of reasoning, prelogical thinking, creativity, and spontaneous incorporation of academic activities into free play.
Prelogical thinking is typical of children between ages 2 and 6.
 
 
 
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