ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Communication deviance

Hey there little one! So, do you know what communication means? It's basically when people talk to each other using words, either with their mouth or through writing. Now, imagine if two people are talking but they're not really saying things that make sense. Maybe they're using weird words or they're not finishing their sentences. That's called communication deviance. It means that the way they're talking is abnormal or strange.

Sometimes, communication deviance can happen because someone has a mental illness or they're under a lot of stress. Other times, it can happen in families where there's a lot of conflict or tension. It can be hard to understand what someone means if they're not communicating clearly, so it's important to try to work on improving communication if you notice it happening.
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