John Is Difficult to Understand When He Speaks

question 23

Multiple Choice

John is difficult to understand when he speaks. Specifically, his comments are illogical, and he frequently shows signs of delusional ideas, such as the idea that his thoughts were placed there by someone else. What is the most likely diagnostic category for John based on this information?

• A) Anxiety disorders.
• B) Schizophrenia.
• C) Dissociative disorders.
• D) Somatoform disorders.

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Definitions:

Adducts Thigh

The action performed by muscles that move the thigh inward toward the midline of the body.

Flexes Knee

The action or movement that decreases the angle between the femur and the lower leg, typically performed by muscles like the hamstrings.

Gracilis

A long, slender muscle located in the inner thigh, involved in hip adduction and knee flexion.

Calcaneus

The large bone forming the heel of the foot, also known as the heel bone.