A Person with Schizophrenia Reports That She Frequently Hears a Voice

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Multiple Choice

A person with schizophrenia reports that she frequently hears a voice of a ghost telling her that she is the ghost's messenger, and that she needs to save all the whales and all the carnation flowers. The fact that she actually believes she is an agent of the ghost would be considered an example of a(n) _____________.

• A)visual hallucination
• B)auditory hallucination
• C)delusion of persecution
• D)delusion of grandeur

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Definitions:

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension, often used to refer to a phase in identity development where choices are actively explored, but no commitments are made.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and expressions that make a person or group.

Vocational Direction

Guidance or advice aimed at helping individuals find and pursue a career path that aligns with their skills and interests.

Ideological Stance

A set of beliefs, values, and opinions that shapes the way an individual perceives and engages with the world.