A Mental Disorder in Which a Person Has Exaggerated and Unwarranted

question 113

Multiple Choice

A mental disorder in which a person has exaggerated and unwarranted suspiciousness and perhaps delusions of persecution is called:

• A)mania
• B)paranoia
• C)gender identity disorder
• D)egocentrism

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the body that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse from one nerve cell to another.

Fatty Substance

Materials composed of lipids, which can be found in various forms throughout the body, playing critical roles in energy storage, insulation, and cell structure.

Axons

Long, slender projections of neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Neural Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along a neuron, facilitating communication between the brain and other parts of the body.