Regarding paranoid psychosis, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Persons with paranoid psychosis are rarely treated because they often do not believe that they need help.
b. Persons with paranoid psychosis frequently lead lonely, isolated, and humorless lives dominated by constant suspicion and hostility.
c. The delusions of persons with paranoid psychosis are usually more bizarre and unrealistic than those delusions experienced by persons with paranoid schizophrenia.
d. Although they are not necessarily dangerous, people with paranoid psychosis could be moved to violence by their irrational fears to defend themselves.


C

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