Berta Experiences Delusions of Being Controlled by the Voices in Her

question 161

Multiple Choice

Berta experiences delusions of being controlled by the voices in her computer. She insists that her husband take the computer out of the house. He refuses and insists that she needs to get some help for her problem. Which subtype of schizophrenia does Berta likely have?

• A) Residual subtype
• B) Undifferentiated subtype
• C) Paranoid subtype
• D) Disorganized subtype

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Definitions:

Delirium

An acute, often fluctuating state of confusion characterized by impaired perception, thinking, and memory.

Impaired Consciousness

A reduced state of awareness where an individual is less responsive to external stimuli, varying from drowsiness to coma.

Disorientation

A confusion about time, place, or identity, often experienced as a symptom of neurological or psychiatric conditions.

Wandering Attention

The tendency for focus to shift away from the task or topic at hand, often leading to distractions and decreased productivity.