Maria Believes That Her Dead Grandmother Occasionally Speaks to Her

question 91

Multiple Choice

Maria believes that her dead grandmother occasionally speaks to her. In deciding if Maria has a mental illness or not, which of the following should first be evaluated?

• A) How old is Maria?
• B) Is Maria's belief consistent with the beliefs of her culture?
• C) Do people in general consider Maria's belief to be abnormal?
• D) Does her belief match any of the symptoms in the disorders in the DSM?

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Definitions:

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