Question

Shawn refuses to step out of his house as he feels that the entire neighborhood has malicious plans for him. He says he can hear his neighbors talking in his head, conspiring to kill him. Even though he hardly ventures out, he keeps a gun and a butcher's knife at hand to thwart any attempt to murder him. Which of the following best describes Shawn's condition?
a. Trichotillomania
b. Cachexia
c. Schizophrenia
d. Hypomania

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is: c. Schizophrenia

Explanation:

Schizophrenia is a serious chronic mental disorder that is characterized by abnormal interpretation of reality, false belief, disorganized behavior and speech.

Other common symptoms of schizophrenia include unclear thoughts, lack of motivation, social isolation, anxiety, difficulty in working, delusions, paranoia, and visual, auditory and tactile hallucinations.

Therefore, Shawn is most likely suffering from schizophrenia.