Georgina's Speech Is Very Confusing and Rarely Makes Sense

question 106

Multiple Choice

Georgina's speech is very confusing and rarely makes sense. She makes funny faces and is often heard giggling. Georgina exhibits _____ schizophrenia.

• A)paranoid
• B)catatonic
• C)disorganized
• D)delusional

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers, when analyzing others' behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and overestimate the influence of personal characteristics.

Quizmaster Study

An experimental study that illustrates the attribution error by having participants rate quizmasters as more knowledgeable than contestants, ignoring the situational advantage of the quizmasters.

Randomly Chosen

Selected without a specific pattern, order, or reason, ensuring that each member of a set has an equal chance of being included.

Knowledgeable

Having or showing understanding, awareness, or familiarity with facts, information, skills, or subjects through experience or education.