During an interview, a patient says he has frequently seen a hand come out of the bathroom sink to grab a bar of soap. The psychologist who is conducting the interview most likely writes that the patient presents evidence of __________.

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The patient is reporting a sensory experience (seeing a hand come out of the sink) that is not based in reality. This is a classic example of a hallucination, which is a symptom commonly associated with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Delusions (A) are false beliefs that are firmly held despite evidence to the contrary, while loose associations (B) refer to a pattern of disordered thought and language. Negative symptoms (C) refer to deficits in emotional expression or motivation.

During an Interview, a Patient Says He Has Frequently Seen