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psychological issues. An initial analysis of the case in question demonstrates that Ben is likely suffering from a personality disorder or, more likely, schizophrenia.
Self-image disturbances (Dombeck, 2005). Throughout the case study, Ben acknowledges to low self-esteen and general nervousness around girls or even others. Auditory hallucinations are also indicated -
and all of these hallucinations are telling Ben that hes a screw-up in life. Inability to have successful interpersonal relationships (Dombeck,
2005). This is definitely a key to an overall personality disorder. Ben hasnt been married, nor has he really had a permanent relationship with a girl. Furthermore, Ben lives alone
and doesnt have any friends. This is a certain key to a personality disorder. Self-perception (Dombeck, 2005). Ben has a low
self-perception, as evidenced by the auditory hallucinations and grandiose gestures (i.e., pretending he is a famous figure like Jesus). Those with low self-esteem can sometimes take on the role of
someone well-known and famous in history to cover what they see as their own inadequacies. Proper impulse control (Dombeck, 2005). The
incident mentioned in the case study in which Ben presented the "gift from Jesus" to a pedestrian does lead to a definite lack of impulse control, other smaller signs are
clear. He sometimes smiles when hes angry, and can be agitated when others are laughing. This demonstrates inappropriate responses and impulse control to external stimuli, again, consistent with a personality
disorder. Its likely, based on the above symptoms, that Ben might be experiencing evidence of disorganized schizophrenia, which is based on symptoms such
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