An Individual Presents for Treatment and Keeps Talking About How

question 113

Multiple Choice

An individual presents for treatment and keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder, we must determine whether

• A) his fears are justified.
• B) his family life is stable.
• C) he has ever been in trouble with the law.
• D) he avoids socialization.

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Definitions:

Yearly Exam

An annual comprehensive medical checkup to assess health, prevent disease, and update vaccinations if necessary.

Testicular Self-Exam

A self-conducted procedure whereby an individual examines their own testicles to detect any abnormalities or signs of testicular cancer.

Leading Cause

The primary factor or condition that is most frequently associated with a particular outcome or disease.

Young Adults

Individuals in their late teens to early twenties, often considered a phase of transition between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood.