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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