Jake makes repeated visits to his doctor because he thinks that parasitic insects are crawling on his skin and are causing massive infections in his body.He refuses to accept the doctor's assurances that there are no insects.Jake is suffering from

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Jake's belief that he has parasites on his skin and that it is causing infections in his body is a type of somatic delusion. Despite the doctor's reassurances, he is unable to accept the fact that there are no insects on his skin. This type of delusion involves a strong belief in having a physical illness or disorder that is not supported by medical evidence. It is a common symptom in somatic type of delusional disorder. Choice B, delusions of influence, involves the belief that one's thoughts or actions are being influenced by an outside force, while choice C, delusions of reference, involves the belief that external events, objects, or people have a special meaning or significance specifically for the person experiencing the delusion. Choice D, catatonic schizophrenia, involves symptoms such as disturbances in one's movement, behavior, and activity levels rather than delusions.

Jake Makes Repeated Visits to His Doctor Because He Thinks