Asked by manpreet singh on Jul 14, 2024
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A false belief that is strongly held, held even when there is evidence to prove otherwise, is called a
A) waxy flexibility.
B) delusion.
C) hallucinatory concept.
D) tangential focus.
E) firm conviction.
Waxy Flexibility
A symptom of certain psychiatric conditions characterized by a person's limbs remaining in the position they are placed by someone else for an extended period.
Delusion
A firmly held belief that contradicts reality, often occurring as a symptom of mental illness.
Tangential Focus
A manner of thinking or communication that deviates from the main topic or point of interest, often leading to unrelated subjects.
- Become familiar with numerous examples and types of delusions evident in patients with schizophrenia.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with numerous examples and types of delusions evident in patients with schizophrenia.
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