Matt's parents are devastated to have just found out that their son has been experiencing hallucinations. They immediately decide to take him to the hospital where he can be evaluated by a psychiatrist. During that time, Matt reveals that he thinks his parents are trying to poison him. The psychiatrist also notes additional disturbed thinking and social withdrawal, but no depressed mood. Which of the following psychological disorders does Matt likely have? a) posttraumatic stress disorder b) borderline personality disorder c) generalized anxiety disorder d) schizophrenia

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24 January, 06:03

Matt's parents are devastated to have just found out that their son has been experiencing hallucinations. They immediately decide to take him to the hospital where he can be evaluated by a psychiatrist. During that time, Matt reveals that he thinks his parents are trying to poison him. The psychiatrist also notes additional disturbed thinking and social withdrawal, but no depressed mood. Which of the following psychological disorders does Matt likely have? a) posttraumatic stress disorder b) borderline personality disorder c) generalized anxiety disorder d) schizophrenia

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Lamar Beasley · Answer 1

d) schizophrenia

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that from this scenario Matt most likely suffers from schizophrenia. This is a serious mental disorder where the individuals affected from it experience a combination of hallucinations, delusions, and eradic behavior which causes their sense of reality to become twisted, thus severely disrupting daily function. All of this is what Matt seems to be experiencing.