What Is One Reason Why Schizophrenic Delusions Persist in the Face

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why schizophrenic delusions persist in the face of contradictory information?

• A)One of the symptoms of schizophrenia is perseverative thinking.
• B)The ventricles are enlarged.
• C)The delusions may provide the affected individual with a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
• D)The individual cannot recognize the difference between the voices in his or her head and voices of other people who are providing the information.

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