Definitions

Question 1

Define Passivity phenomena

Answer 1

Behaviour of patient is thought to be controlled by external agency rather than individual

Question 2

What is gustatory hallucination/

Answer 2

A hallucination of taste

Question 3

Define somatic hallucinations

Answer 3

These are bodily sensations often associated with being touched either by a person, animal or inanimate object

Question 4

Define 2nd person auditory hallucination

Answer 4

Voices are directly addressing the patient

Question 5

Define 3rd person auditory hallucinations

Answer 5

Voices are discussing the patient / providing a running commentary on the patient

Question 6

Define Hallucination

Answer 6

A perception which occurs in the absence of an external stimulus

Question 7

Define delusional Perception

Answer 7

A fully formed delusion which arises from a real or genuine perception

Question 8

Define flight of ideas

Answer 8

A rapid flow of thoughts which are expressed through accelerated speech jumping from topics with no connections

Question 9

Define delusions of grandeur

Answer 9

A delusion that increases one’s self importance - e.g. they think they’re invincible

Question 10

Delusions of reference

Answer 10

When a patient believes a neutral event has some important meaning or significance e.g. radio has a message for them

Question 11

Define delusions of persecution

Answer 11

This is a collection of delusions in which the patient believes either that harm is occurring or will occur to them