Which clinical scenario predicts the highest risk for directing violent behavior toward others?

A) Major depressive disorder with delusions of worthlessness
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder; performs many rituals
C) Paranoid delusions of being followed by alien monsters
D) Completed alcohol withdrawal; beginning a rehabilitation program

Paranoid Delusions

False beliefs of persecution or conspiracy that are not grounded in reality, often observed in certain psychotic disorders.

Violent Behavior

Actions that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something, often stemming from various psychological or social factors.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy, affecting daily functioning.