A patient in a mental hospital continually acts in accord with his delusion that space invaders are threatening him. When staff members pay attention to this delusion, it increases in frequency
What is the best technique to reduce the delusion and replace it with appropriate talk?
a) Extinguish the delusion by ignoring it.
b) Reinforce rational speech by paying attention to it.
c) Ask the patient to explain the history of the delusion.
d) Ignore the delusion and pay attention to rational speech.
D
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