Asked by
Jamar Edwards
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Phoenix hears voices in his head that tell him to punch holes in the walls of his room.Because Phoenix perceives the voices without an external auditory stimulus,he is experiencing
A) a delusion.
B) a hallucination.
C) apathy.
D) loosening of associations.
Auditory Stimulus
Any sound that elicits a response from the hearing system.
Hallucination
is a perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception, often visual or auditory.
Delusion
A strongly held belief that is clearly false or not grounded in reality, often symptomatic of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
- Acquire knowledge on the identifying symptoms and criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the identifying symptoms and criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia.