The Case of Arthur (Described in Your Textbook), Who Suddenly

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Multiple Choice

The case of Arthur (described in your textbook) , who suddenly experienced the delusion that he could save all the starving children in the world with a "secret plan," but whose symptoms lasted only a few days, was diagnosed with

• A)schizotypal personality disorder.
• B)folie à deux (shared psychotic disorder).
• C)brief psychotic disorder.
• D)cocaine abuse.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Mind

The part of the mind that operates without a person's conscious awareness, influencing behaviors and thoughts.

Personality

The unique set of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that define an individual's personal style of interacting with the physical and social environment.

Iceberg Analogy

A metaphor often used to describe situations where the observable part of something is only a small portion of its whole.

Consciousness

The awareness of oneself and one's environment, including thoughts, feelings, and sensations.