On Your First Call as a Paramedic, You Enter the House

question 242

Multiple Choice

On your first call as a paramedic, you enter the house of a man who has covered his walls and ceiling in aluminum foil to protect his brain from the thought-controlling rays of the government. This is an example of a __________ delusion.

• A) persecution
• B) reference
• C) influence
• D) grandeur

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Definitions:

Power Motive

A psychological drive that influences a person's desire to attain control, influence, or authority over others.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of individuals' innate psychological needs in the development of personality and self-regulation.

Implicit Motives

Unconscious desires, aspirations, or needs that influence an individual's behavior and decision-making processes.

Explicit Motives

Directly expressed or stated goals and desires of an individual, often conscious and related to specific outcomes.