UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) Practice Test

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The term "nebulous" can often describe thoughts. What defines such thoughts?

  1. A. Structured and precise

  2. B. Clear and well-formed

  3. C. Vague and indistinct

  4. D. Logical and detailed

The correct answer is: C. Vague and indistinct

The term "nebulous" refers to something that is unclear, vague, or not well-defined. When describing thoughts as nebulous, it implies that they lack clarity and are indistinct, making it difficult to grasp or articulate them fully. Such thoughts may be confused or imprecise, offering little in the way of explicit meaning. In contrast, thoughts that are structured and precise, clear and well-formed, or logical and detailed would all denote clarity and a defined structure, which is contrary to the nature of being nebulous. Therefore, identifying thoughts as nebulous directly aligns with their vague and indistinct characteristics.