During an interview, a patient says he has frequently seen a hand come out of the bathroom sink to grab a bar of soap. The psychologist who is conducting the interview most likely writes that the patient presents evidence of

A) delusions.
B) loose associations.
C) negative symptoms.
D) hallucinations.

Negative Symptoms

Features that are diminished or absent in certain conditions, such as the reduced expression of emotions or decreased motivation, often associated with schizophrenia.

Loose Associations

A thought disorder characterized by disjointed thinking where the connection between thoughts is difficult to discern, often observed in schizophrenia.

Delusions

False beliefs held with conviction despite evidence to the contrary, often occurring as a symptom of psychiatric disorders.