Emma Asks Her Father a Question About Earthquakes and Tidal

question 40

Multiple Choice

Emma asks her father a question about earthquakes and tidal waves.In response,he is likely to

• A)go into more detail than she can easily take in.
• B)suggest she look up the answer on the Internet.
• C)use less complex language and concepts than he would with her brother.
• D)help her find an episode of a TV science program on the topic.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Sensory perceptions that appear real but are created by the mind, without an external stimulus, affecting any of the five senses.

Disorganized Thinking

A state where an individual's thoughts are chaotic, unclear, or not logically connected, often manifesting in speech and behavior.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and impaired functioning.

Disorganized Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by incoherent speech, disorganized behavior, and inappropriate emotions.