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What is the most common type of psychotic hallucination?

  • Olfactory hallucinations
  • Visual hallucinations
  • Hearing voices (correct)
  • Tactile hallucinations
  • What is a delusion of grandiosity?

  • A false belief that one has a special power to control the world
  • A false belief that one is being persecuted
  • A false belief that one is unable to do anything right
  • A false belief that one has a special relationship with an important person (correct)
  • What is the primary characteristic of a delusion?

  • A belief that is based on evidence
  • A belief that is widely accepted by others
  • A false belief that is held despite overwhelming evidence against it (correct)
  • A belief that is only held by a few individuals
  • What is the term for false beliefs that involve a sense of persecution or conspiracy?

    <p>Delusions of persecution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hallucination is sometimes associated with seizure disorder?

    <p>Olfactory hallucinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a false belief that events or objects have special significance to one's life?

    <p>Delusions of reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

    <p>They can come and go, depending on treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

    <p>Hearing voices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia?

    <p>Loose associations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge faced by individuals with schizophrenia?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?

    <p>Symptoms persist for at least six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of delusions in schizophrenia?

    <p>They are persistent and unshakable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a delusion related to identity?

    <p>Believing that one is someone else, such as Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is disorganized thinking characterized by?

    <p>Talking in a garbled way that is hard to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a movement disorder associated with schizophrenia?

    <p>Agitated body movements, such as repeating certain motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is thought blocking characterized by?

    <p>Stopping abruptly in the middle of a thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is neologism an example of in thought disorders?

    <p>Making up meaningless words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of symptoms are associated with disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors?

    <p>Negative symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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