In the following question, out of four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentences.
Someone who studies or collects coins, paper money or medals.

1. A

   Somnambulist

2. B

   Numismatist

3. C

   Narcissist

4. D

   Lunatic

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

• The question asks for the specific term for a person who studies or collects coins, paper money, or medals.
• A 'Numismatist' is the correct one-word substitution for this description.
• The field of study itself is called 'Numismatics'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: A 'Somnambulist' is a person who sleepwalks. This is related to a sleep disorder and has no connection to collecting items.
• Option C: A 'Narcissist' is a person characterized by excessive self-love and a need for admiration. This is a psychological term.
• Option D: A 'Lunatic' is an archaic and offensive term for a mentally ill person. It is not used in modern language and is unrelated to hobbies or collections.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Vocabulary and one-word substitution as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a general English vocabulary question, not a clinical or nursing-related one.
• A strong vocabulary is important for clear communication in any profession, including nursing, but this specific term has no direct clinical application.
• What if the question was about collecting medical antiques? The term would still be a collector or antiquarian, not a numismatist, unless the collection was specifically of medical-themed medals.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the sentence carefully to understand the definition provided: 'Someone who studies or collects coins, paper money or medals'.
• Analyze each option to determine its meaning.
• Option A, 'Somnambulist', relates to sleepwalking.
• Option C, 'Narcissist', relates to self-obsession.
• Option D, 'Lunatic', is an outdated term for mental illness.
• Option B, 'Numismatist', is the specific term for a coin and money collector.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Vocabulary and one-word substitution.
• Stem keywords: studies or collects, coins, paper money, medals
• Lead-in keywords: best substitute

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 15408-15410