Lucas Reported to His Therapist That He Hears Several Voices

question 2

Multiple Choice

Lucas reported to his therapist that he hears several voices in his head. Each voice seems different from his, and they seem to talk to each other. Lucas' symptoms seem representative of _____.

• A) childhood onset of schizophrenia
• B) adolescent bipolar disorder
• C) dissociative identity disorder
• D) adjustment disorder with psychotic features

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Definitions:

Weapon

An instrument or device designed to inflict harm or physical damage.

Inner Forces

Psychological factors or motivations that drive an individual's behavior from within.

Pessimistic

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Defense Mechanisms

Strategies the ego uses to defend itself against the anxiety provoked by conflicts of everyday life. Defense mechanisms involve denials or distortions of reality.