The exasperated mother of a man who has a delusional disorder expends great time and energy trying to convince him that he is not actually the focus of a nationwide, secret plot to track his activities
Which of the man's following responses is most typical of an individual with a delusional disorder?
A) "I'll consider what you think, Mom, but this is something I really, really need."
B) "I've told you before that I can't just snap my fingers and change the way I think."
C) "You're so naïve, Mom. You just don't understand what's really happening out there."
D) "I know I've got delusions, Mom, but you would too if you had to live my life."
Ans: C
Individuals with delusional disorders have no insight into their condition and typically believe that others are ignorant to the true reality. The other responses imply that the client recognizes that his thinking is delusional.
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