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During a Recent Interview, a Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Shows

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During a recent interview, a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia shows the nurse a picture of a man holding a decapitated head. He describes this picture as horrifying but then laughs loudly at the content. What is the best description of this behavior?


Definitions:

Rage

Intense, uncontrolled anger that can result in aggressive behavior.

Deadlines

Specific dates or times by which tasks, projects, or assignments need to be completed.

Newborn Infant

A baby from birth to approximately one month of age.

Selective Awareness

The process by which individuals consciously or unconsciously select information to pay attention to while ignoring other stimuli.

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