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nevelica

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A patient tells a nurse, God has given me special powers to heal the sick and raise the dead. I can cast out demons and cure cancer.. The nurse assesses the patient's statements as indicating:
 
  a. a phobia.
  b. depersonalization.
  c. grandiose delusions.
  d. an idea of reference.

Question 2

Behaviorists such as B. F. Skinner taught that the more distant in time that a reinforcement is from the behavior for which it is given, the greater the reinforcement effect.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



debra928

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Answer to Question 1

C
Grandiose delusions are beliefs that one possesses greatness or special powers. A phobia is a morbid fear, depersonalization is a loss of self-identity, and idea of reference is the incorrect interpretation of casual events.

Answer to Question 2

F



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