Patrick Says, "I'm Afraid to Go to My In-Laws' House

question 57

Multiple Choice

Patrick says, "I'm afraid to go to my in-laws' house because I hate them. Whenever I go there, they can hear whenever I think how much I hate them and that I think they should clean their house." What schizophrenic symptom is Patrick displaying?

• A) thought withdrawal
• B) delusions of reference
• C) nihilistic delusions
• D) thought broadcasting

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and control of purposeful behaviors.

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Apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern for anything.

Reasoning

The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.