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A Client with ADRD Thinks That the Food Has Been

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A client with ADRD thinks that the food has been poisoned.What is this client experiencing?


Definitions:

Sociometer Theory

Sociometer theory is a psychological mechanism proposed to measure an individual's level of social acceptance or rejection, impacting self-esteem.

Reflected Appraisal

A process by which individuals form perceptions of themselves based on how they believe others view them.

Self-esteem

Refers to a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.

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