Starling believes that the documentary on TV last night was broadcast intentionally as a message for her to break up with her partner. She is absolutely certain that this is true and plans to go through with it. This type of belief is an example of a __________.
A. thought-broadcasting delusion
B. thought-insertion delusion.
C. made-feelings delusion
D. delusion of reference
Answer: D
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A. 4 feet B. 4 feet 6 inches C. 5 feet D. 5 feet 6 inches
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A) ?intimacy time B) ?spaciousness factor C) ?bass ratio D) ?reverberation time
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