Reggie Was Admitted to a Mental Institution Because He Claimed

question 86

Multiple Choice

Reggie was admitted to a mental institution because he claimed he was the king of an alien race that would soon return to earth to dominate mankind.He claimed to be in constant communication with these aliens and helping to plan for their return.His symptoms are known as

• A)delusions.
• B)obsessions.
• C)hallucinations.
• D)compulsions.

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Definitions:

Big Five

A theory in psychology that identifies five broad dimensions of personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Correlate

To have a mutual relationship or connection, where one variable affects or is linked to another.

Neuroticism

A personality trait associated with a higher propensity for experiencing negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, and depression.

Impulsiveness

The tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.