Which of the following examples best illustrates the delusional thinking that is sometimes a characteristic of a person with bipolar disorder?
A. Jolene hears voices telling her that she is weak and friendless and that her life is not worth living any more.
B. Keon is convinced he's the smartest and most capable person he knows and that he can do absolutely anything he tries.
C. Lyle thinks he has a device planted in his brain by alien forces who are monitoring his thoughts at all times.
D. Marshall believes he is Olympic medal winner Michael Phelps and will respond only if he's addressed as "Greatest swimmer of all time."
Answer: B
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