Nick Was Admitted to a Mental Institution Because He Heard

question 8

Multiple Choice

Nick was admitted to a mental institution because he heard voices talking to him that no one else could hear, and he saw demons attacking him, though no one else could see anything near him. Nick's symptoms are known as ________.

• A) obsessions
• B) hallucinations
• C) delusions
• D) compulsions

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Definitions:

Cultural Difference

Variations in the customs, beliefs, practices, and social behavior between different societies or groups, often leading to diverse worldviews and ways of life.

Internal Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to internal characteristics, such as personality or disposition.

Self-Enhancement

The desire to maintain and increase the positivity of the self-concept.

Unrealistically Positive Views

An excessively optimistic outlook or perception of oneself or situations, often ignoring realistic or negative aspects.