Regarding the Symptoms of Psychosis, Which of the Following Statements

question 313

Multiple Choice

Regarding the symptoms of psychosis, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The most common type of hallucination seen in psychoses are imaginary tactile sensations.
• B)During a psychotic episode, the person may be wildly elated, depressed, hyperemotional, or apathetic.
• C)Some psychotic symptoms can be thought of as a primitive type of communication in which the patients are using their actions to say "I need help."
• D)Psychotic speech tends to be so garbled and chaotic that it sounds like a "word salad."

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Definitions:

Bad-News Messages

Communications designed to convey information that might be disappointing, unwelcome, or unfavorable to the receiver, handled with care to mitigate negative reactions.

Negative-News Situation

A scenario where unpleasant information has to be communicated, often requiring careful word choice and tone.

Preliminary Explanation

An initial statement or rationale provided to give background or context before the main discussion, argument, or presentation.

Cushion

A soft, padded item used for sitting, kneeling, or to soften the hardness or angularity of a chair or couch.