Asked by QUYNH NGUYEN on Jul 11, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "Contagious bacteria are everywhere. When they get in your body, you will be locked up with other infected people." Which problem is evident?
A) Poverty of content
B) Concrete thinking
C) Neologisms
D) Paranoia
Neologisms
The creation of new words or expressions, often used in the context of linguistic creativity or in certain psychiatric conditions.
Paranoia
A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system.
Poverty
A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources to meet basic living needs.
- Identify and understand the symptoms and problems associated with schizophrenia.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand the symptoms and problems associated with schizophrenia.
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