Abstract
Suspicion is a lack of trust in others which is often accompanied by an anxiety, producing anticipation of a response from others or a happening that is feared (Manfreda and Krampitz, 1977). The suspicious person perceives his environment as hostile and his reactions are, therefore, often ones of anger and resentment. He has a general mistrust of others and doubts about everything in general. He constantly questions the motives of others and may confront people with long and involved analyses of their motives. He is secretive and talks in a guarded manner, screening words and protecting thoughts.
‘The person whose trust is impaired is one who expects bad from every new situation and to whom the kindness and dependability of people must be demonstrated.’ (Baldwin, 1955).
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Martin, P. (1987). Nursing care of the patient who is suspicious. In: Martin, P. (eds) Psychiatric Nursing. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-09408-0_25
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