A client with schizophrenia reads the advice column in the newspaper daily. When asked why the client is so interested in the advice column, the client replies, This person is my guide and tells me what I must do every day. The nurse would best describe this type of thinking as which of the following?

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Referential delusions or ideas of reference involve the client's belief that television broadcasts, music, or newspaper articles have special meaning for him or her. Grandiose delusions are characterized by the client's claim to association with famous people or celebrities, or the client's belief that he or she is famous or capable of great feats.
Thought insertion is the belief that others are placing thoughts in their mind against their will. Personalization is not a psychotic characteristic of schizophrenia.

A Client with Schizophrenia Reads the Advice Column in the Newspaper