Which of the following psychotic symptoms indicates that the cause is most likely related to a medical illness?
A. auditory hallucinations
B. impairment in reality testing
C. tactile hallucinations
D. thought disorder
E. visual hallucinations.
Answer: C. tactile hallucinations
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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a) Was moderately heritable b) Was mostly environmental c) Was mostly learned d) All of the above
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a. 1 billion. b. 9 million. c. 4.5 billion. d. 13.5 million.