Mr James Believes That People Are Constantly Laughing at Him

question 48

Multiple Choice

Mr. James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his life savings. Mr. James is most clearly suffering from

• A)compulsions.
• B)catatonia.
• C)delusions.
• D)hallucinations.

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