Tag: illogical thinking

November 10, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PARALOGIA

Introduction and Definition of Paralogia Paralogia represents a specific and profound disturbance in thought processes characterized by reasoning that is fundamentally illogical, irrational, or delusional. This clinical phenomenon involves the construction of arguments or conclusions that violate conventional rules of logic, often utilizing premises based on idiosyncratic, private, or emotionally charged associations rather than shared […]

October 17, 2025 / Mohammed looti

IRRATIONALITY

Irrationality in Psychology The Core Definition of Irrationality Irrationality is fundamentally defined as the state, condition, or quality of lacking rational thought, often manifesting as illogical thinking or decision-making that deviates systematically from normative standards of reasoning. In psychological terms, it describes cognitive behavior that is inconsistent, self-defeating, or based on flawed premises rather than […]