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jlmhmf

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Jake has persistent beliefs that his boss is out to kill him. Although his behavior is otherwise
   normal, Jake is convinced that because he embarrassed his boss a few months ago, his boss is
   now out to get even by having him killed.
 
  While his beliefs are certainly possible, it turns
   out that his boss has no desire at all to kill him. Jake is most likely suffering from ______.
   a. paranoid schizophrenia c. delusional disorder
   b. paranoid personality d. schizophreniform disorder

Question 2

Abnormalities in brain circuitry that connects the amygdala with the prefrontal cortex may help explain difficulties with ____that we see in many people with borderline personality and antisocial personality disorders.
 
  a. impulse control problems
  b. memory problems
  c. increased need for sleep
  d. weight gain


whitcassie

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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