Feeling insects crawling on your skin (when none are really there) or hearing voices (when no one is around or no one is talking to you) would be examples of what symptom of schizophrenia?
A) compulsions
B) delusions
C) hallucinations
D) obsessions
Answer: C
Rationale: Hallucinations are false perceptions of reality such as hearing internal voices or feeling something that does not really exist. In contrast, delusions are false beliefs about reality.
You might also like to view...
Paul is described as irresponsible, reckless, deceitful, and lacking a conscience. Which type of disorder is most likely involved?
a. bipolar disorder b. multiple personalities disorder c. schizophrenia d. antisocial personality disorder
Who noted the similarity between men's and women's sexual responses?
a. Masters and Johnson c. Anna Freud b. Johnson and Johnson d. Sandra Bem
The category of drugs called _____ decrease activity in the central nervous system
a) hallucinogens b) entactogens c) stimulants d) depressants
According to Gilmartin and Harris, an officer's "continuum of compromise" begins when he or she perceives a sense of victimization on the job.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)