A client with schizophrenia begins to talk about "volmers" hiding in the warehouse where he works
and undoing his work each night. The term "volmers" should be assessed as
a. a neologism.
b. concrete thinking.
c. thought insertion.
d. an idea of reference.
A
A neologism is a newly coined word having special meaning to the client. "Volmer" is not a known
word. Option B: Concrete thinking refers to the inability to think abstractly. Option C: Thought
insertion refers to the idea that the thoughts of others are being planted in one's mind. Option D:
Ideas of reference are a type of delusion in which trivial events are given personal significance.
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