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frankwu

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A patient who is diagnosed with schizophrenia would display all of the following characteristics except:
 
  A.
  Suspiciousness.
  B.
  Hallucinations.
  C.
  Intense relationships with friends.
  D.
  Delusions.

Question 2

Which response is most accurate about hallucinations?
 
  A.
  Hallucinations are the same thing as hearing voices.
  B.
  Hallucinations occur without external stimulus.
  C.
  Hallucinations present only in schizophrenia.
  D.
  Hallucinations are the same thing as illusions.



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jrpg123456

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Schizophrenics tend to be challenged in social situations and avoid close relationships. Change is often very challenging. The other responses are common characteristics.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hallucinations occur in a wide variety of diagnoses and are the result of brain dysfunction. These false sensory perceptions can affect any of the five senses. Illusions are different, as the stimulus is external.





 

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