Asked by

Adrian Nable
on Oct 28, 2024

verifed

Verified

A patient believes that TV newscasters are speaking exclusively to him and that if he does not watch at the correct time, the news will not air. This patient is experiencing __________.

A) hallucinations
B) delusions of reference
C) loose associations
D) poverty of thought content

Delusions of Reference

False beliefs that events, objects, or other people in the environment have a specific and unusual significance directly related to the person.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of external stimulus that have qualities of real perception, often seen in certain mental health conditions.

Poverty of Thought Content

A reduction in the quantity or quality of thoughts, characterized by speech that conveys little information due to vagueness or limited idea expression.

  • Understand the symptoms and types of schizophrenia.
verifed

Verified Answer

KK
Katie KeoughOct 30, 2024
Final Answer:
Get Full Answer