Jake Has Persistent Beliefs That His Boss Is Out to Kill

question 219

Multiple Choice

Jake has persistent beliefs that his boss is out to kill him. Although his behavior is otherwise normal, Jake is convinced that because he embarrassed his boss a few months ago, his boss is
Now out to get even by having him killed. While his beliefs are certainly possible, it turns
Out that his boss has no desire at all to kill him. Jake is most likely suffering from ______.

• A) paranoid schizophrenia
• B) paranoid personality
• C) delusional disorder
• D) schizophreniform disorder

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Definitions:

Requests

Appeals or petitions for something to be given or performed by another.

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Sales Message

A written or spoken communication aimed at persuading potential customers to purchase a product or service.

Common-Ground Persuasion

A persuasive technique that seeks to establish mutual understanding or shared beliefs between the persuader and the audience to enhance the effectiveness of the message.