Asked by QUYNH NGUYEN on Jul 11, 2024

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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "Contagious bacteria are everywhere. When they get in your body, you will be locked up with other infected people." Which problem is evident?

A) Poverty of content
B) Concrete thinking
C) Neologisms
D) Paranoia

Neologisms

The creation of new words or expressions, often used in the context of linguistic creativity or in certain psychiatric conditions.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system.

Poverty

A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources to meet basic living needs.

  • Identify and understand the symptoms and problems associated with schizophrenia.
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Taimar WajeehJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The patient's unrealistic fear of harm indicates paranoia. Neologisms are invented words. Concrete thinking involves literal interpretation. Poverty of content refers to an inadequate fund of information.