Jess suffers from schizophrenia. One of his symptoms is that while talking to others, Jess will inappropriately, but persistently, keep repeating the same words or thoughts over and over again. When he does this, he is engaging in __________.
A. blocking
B. clanging
C. neologisms
D. perseveration
Answer: D
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A) the perception that others view the world as you do. B) the perception that others view the world differently than you do. C) the perception that you might be incorrect in your judgments. D) the perception that you are better than others.
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