Gloria, Who Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Is Experiencing Delusions

question 131

Multiple Choice

Gloria, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, is experiencing delusions that are both persecutory and frightening in nature. Her symptoms would indicate she is____________

• A) having paranoid delusions.
• B) having visual hallucinations.
• C) having somatic delusions.
• D) catatonic.

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Categories

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Personality Disorders

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Psychological Problem

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