Drea Has Paranoid Delusions Characterized by a Belief That All

question 2

Multiple Choice

Drea has paranoid delusions characterized by a belief that all people with glasses are spying on her;she also hears voices telling her that she should hurt herself in order keep the spies away.Drea,who was diagnosed with schizophrenia,is most clearly demonstrating

• A)positive symptoms.
• B)flat affect.
• C)mania.
• D)negative symptoms.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted recurring thoughts and behaviors that the individual feels compelled to perform.

Severe Anxiety

A heightened state of intense fear or discomfort, often characterized by physical and psychological symptoms that significantly impact daily functioning.

Severe Depression

A form of depression characterized by profound feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest or pleasure in most activities, significantly affecting a person's daily functioning.

Obsessive-Compulsive

Relating to a disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that produce uneasiness and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing the anxiety.