Asked by Roshuna Harris on May 02, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "Everyone has skin lice that jump on you and contaminate your blood." Which problem is evident?
A) Poverty of content
B) Concrete thinking
C) Neologisms
D) Paranoia
Paranoia
A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance.
Schizophrenia
A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, affecting how a person feels, thinks, and behaves.
- Comprehend and discern between the beneficial and detrimental symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
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Jamie SilvermanMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The patient's unrealistic fear of contamination indicates paranoia. Neologisms are invented words. Concrete thinking involves literal interpretation. Poverty of content refers to an inadequate fund of information.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and discern between the beneficial and detrimental symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
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