Asked by
Zelina Rivera
on Dec 29, 2024Verified
Sarah hears voices that tell her to shoot Dr. Laura. She is experiencing
A) delusions.
B) compulsions.
C) a phobic reaction.
D) hallucinations.
Hallucinations
Sensory perceptions that appear real but are created by the mind and do not exist outside of it.
Delusions
False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often observed in psychiatric conditions.
Compulsions
Repetitive actions or rituals that an individual feels driven to perform, often in response to obsessive thoughts, aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a dreaded event or situation.
- Distinguish among diverse symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among diverse symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations.