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A psychiatricmental health client informs you that a flood that damaged a neighboring town was his fault because he does not like his roommate. What type of thought content disturbance is this client exhibiting?
 
  A) Ideas of reference
  B) Magical thinking
  C) Thought broadcasting
  D) Obsession

Question 2

You are conducting an interview with a psychiatricmental health client who is becoming increasingly agitated. She accuses you of wasting her time, stating, I am the one who has the ultimate power over life and death.
 
  How dare you waste my time with this. What type of delusion is this client experiencing?
  A) Grandiose
  B) Paranoid
  C) Erotomanic
  D) Somatic


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
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Ideas of reference include beliefs that external events have personal significance. Magical thinking includes the belief that thinking about something will make it happen. Thought broadcasting includes the belief that thoughts are known by others. Obsessions include unwanted repetitive thoughts.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
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Grandiose delusions include false belief of inflated self-importance. Erotomanic delusions include false beliefs of being loved by a celebrity. Somatic delusions include false beliefs about bodily functions. Paranoid delusions often involve thoughts of persecution.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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