AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bob has never met Beyonce but he is convinced that she is deeply in love with him. Bob is suffering from
A
Schizophrenia
B
Depression
C
Grandiose delusions
D
eromatic depression
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A diagnosis of delusional disorder-jealous type requires that “an individual experiences persistent, unrelenting content-specific delusions of a partner’s infidelity that cannot be explained by a conjoint history of schizophrenia, drugs, or physical illness [6, 8].

Detailed explanation-2: -Disorganized Schizophrenia Disorganized schizophrenia is primarily distinguished by “disorganized” symptoms such as disorganized speech, behavior, and inappropriate behavior. This can include resisting eye contact, the inability to make facial expressions, incoherence, and trouble beginning or finishing a task.

Detailed explanation-3: -A delusion is a false belief held by a person. It contradicts reality or what is commonly considered true. The strength of a delusion is based on how much the person believes it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (a) dependent. Such an individual would literally depend on or require one or more other people to control his or her life.

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