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Michael has been having temporary delusions and hallucinations. He has difficulty perceiving and understanding stimuli accurately. Through direct practice, the social worker believes that Michael is having difficulty with one of his ego functions. There is difficulty distinguishing what is occurring in the outside world from is occurring in his mind. What ego function is being described?
  1. Impulse control
  2. Judgment
  3. Reality testing
  4. Thought processes
Explanation
Answer - C - Reality testing is the single most important ego function, necessary for negotiating with the outside world. It is often subject to temporary mild distortions under stressful conditions. Temporary hallucinations and delusions are generally selective. Chronic problems with reality testing may suggest psychotic interferences.
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