Sebastian Believes His Neighbor Is Watching Him and Waiting for a Chance

question 18

Multiple Choice

Sebastian believes his neighbor is watching him and waiting for a chance to steal his stamp collection.This false belief would be considered a

• A)somatic delusion.
• B)delusion of reference.
• C)persecutory delusion.
• D)grandiose delusion.

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Definitions:

Methyl Phenylacetate

An organic compound characterized by an ester functional group connecting a methyl group and a phenylacetate group.

Aldol Reaction

A type of chemical reaction in which an enolate ion reacts with a carbonyl compound to form a β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone, followed often by dehydration to give a conjugated enone.

Anti-tubercular Activity

The ability of a substance to prevent or treat tuberculosis by inhibiting the bacteria that cause the disease.

Marine Sponge

Simple aquatic animals with porous bodies, belonging to the phylum Porifera, known to produce bioactive compounds used in pharmaceuticals.