Asked by Mariel Alvarez on Jul 03, 2024

__________ are misinterpretations of real events, whereas __________ are experiences with no real basis in external sensory stimulation.

A) Disturbances of thought; hallucinations
B) Hallucinations; ideas of reference
C) Delusions; hallucinations
D) Ideas of reference; delusions

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often encountered in psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of external stimuli that are experienced with a vivid sense of reality.

Ideas of Reference

The false belief that inconsequential remarks, events, or objects in one's environment have personal meaning or significance.

  • Learn about the symptoms and distinct types of schizophrenia.
  • Separate and recognize the distinctions among delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive features in schizophrenia.