J is afraid to leave her home without her "lucky" locket. She received this locket from her father who is now deceased. She believes that if she leaves her home without the locket she will be harmed or something else life threatening will happen to her. In addition, she believes that the locket can prevent an event of this type from happening. The term that best described this behavior is:
A. Delusional paranoia
B. Ideas of reference
C. Hallucinations
D. Paranoid ideation
B. Ideas of reference
Remember, ideas of reference are more "item or individual" related rather than general fear as in a delusion.
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as: A) Equalinear B) Hetero status C) Family balance D) Homeostasis
Family rules directing what may or may not occur between members can be considered to be:
a. descriptive b. metaphoric c. prescriptive d. intrapsychic
Identify legislation that has empowered people with visual impairment and explain how.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is (are) true about being alert, streetwise, and safe while making home visits?
a. Communicate visually that you are a calm, confident individual b. Never trust your instincts c. Make certain you have plenty of money along with you so that you can give it to people who ask for it on the street d. All of the above