James Has Been Hearing a Voice Telling Him to Hurt

question 10

Multiple Choice

James has been hearing a voice telling him to hurt himself for several months. He is also quite certain that there is a leprechaun in the closet of his bedroom. He worries that there is something wrong with him, but hasn't sought help because he's worried people will think less of him when they find out. James is avoiding treatment due to

• A)stigmatization.
• B)schizophrenia.
• C)stereotyping.
• D)schematization.

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Definitions:

Dreaming

The experience of envisioned images, sounds, or other sensations during sleep.

Tranquilizers

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Sleep Apnea

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Hypnotic Responsiveness

An individual's ability to respond to hypnotic suggestions and enter a state of hypnosis.