Matt, the Creative Writer Described in This Chapter, Reported in a Clinical

question 36

Multiple Choice

Matt, the creative writer described in this chapter, reported in a clinical interview that sometimes swarms of ideas came into his head and that his girlfriend was listening to him from behind the walls and making them ring by hitting them. Based on information provided in the text, the BEST preliminary diagnosis is that Matt has:

• A) an anxiety disorder, because his thoughts are disordered and he has difficulty concentrating.
• B) schizophrenia, because he is showing signs of disordered thought and psychosis.
• C) dissociative identity disorder, because his personality is split.
• D) a kind of schizophrenia, which means he has a split personality.

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Definitions:

Mutual Agreement

Involves a shared or collective consensus or contract between two or more parties on a specific issue, arrangement, or course of action.

Working Relationship

A professional connection between individuals that aims to achieve business or work-related objectives.

Less Ambiguity

Situations or contexts characterized by clear, precise, and easily understandable information or directions, minimizing confusion or misunderstanding.

Internal Change Agents

Employees or individuals within an organization who are tasked with supporting, managing, or leading efforts to initiate and implement organizational changes.