Shreen Is Diagnosed with Schizophrenia

question 37

Multiple Choice

Shreen is diagnosed with schizophrenia. She believes that she is a powerful person who can save the world. Shreen is experiencing __________

• A) delusions of persecution.
• B) delusions of grandeur.
• C) delusions of reference.
• D) delusions of influence.

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Definitions:

Persuasion

The act or process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors through argument, reasoning, or appeal.

Direct Instruction

A teacher-centered instruction method that includes explicit teaching through lectures or demonstrations of the material, as opposed to exploratory models.

Vicarious Conditioning

Classical conditioning of an involuntary response or emotion by watching the reaction of another person.

Trustworthy

The quality of being reliable, honest, and able to be trusted.