James Is a Security Guard at the Mall Who Seems

question 49

Multiple Choice

James is a security guard at the mall who seems lost in his own world,and seems somewhat eccentric to others.Often,he feels the presence of his dead mother nearby.He knows it is an illusion and that she is not real.Her presence does give him comfort.James probably would be diagnosed with

• A)schizoaffective disorder.
• B)schizotypal personality disorder.
• C)schizoid personality disorder.
• D)brief psychotic disorder.

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Definitions:

Abreaction

The expression and consequent release of previously repressed emotion, often brought about through therapy or psychological treatment.

Unconscious Urges

Desires or impulses that an individual is not aware of but that can influence emotions and behaviors.

Storehouse

A place where goods and merchandise are stored; a warehouse.

Persona

Persona refers to the social face or character an individual presents to the world, often influenced by societal expectations.