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jasdeep_brar

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on: Jun 26, 2018
A serious mental disorder in which an individual cannot recognize reality and may also have delusions and hallucinations is called:
 
  A) psychosis.
  B) psychopathic disorder.
  C) impulse control disorder.
  D) hypomania.

Question 2

Risk for suicide appears to be highest in people with:
 
  A) anxiety.
  B) paranoia.
  C) depression.
  D) psychosis.


DylanD1323

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) A psychopath dislikes other people and has little conscience.
C) An impulse control disorder is not characterized by delusions and hallucinations.
D) Hypomania is a mild form of mania or hyperactivity.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) People with anxiety are not the highest risk for suicide.
B) People with paranoia may fear being killed by another.
C) Correct.
D) A person with psychosis may believe that he/she is supposed to kill another.


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