GATE 2021 XH5 – Question 28

Clinical Psychology and Organizational Behavior · Psychological Disorders: Conceptions of mental disorders, assessment and diagnosis, DSM and other tools · 1 mark · Multiple choice

In schizophrenia, a delusion of reference means that a person

Believes random events or comments are directed at them.
Believes their thoughts are being broadcast.
Believes they have special powers.
Has sensory experiences without an external stimulus.

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Correct answer: (A) Believes random events or comments are directed at them.

Explanation

A delusion of reference assigns personal significance to otherwise unrelated events or remarks, A. B describes thought broadcasting, C a grandiose delusion and D a hallucination. The question asks for the particular belief content, not just any psychotic symptom.

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