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What is a characteristic feature of Schizophrenia?
What is a characteristic feature of Schizophrenia?
- Consistent emotional stability
- Altered cognitive functioning (correct)
- Frequent back-and-forth thought processes
- Lack of any functional impairment
Which symptom is NOT a criteria for Schizophrenia according to the DSM-5?
Which symptom is NOT a criteria for Schizophrenia according to the DSM-5?
- Disorganized speech
- Manic episodes (correct)
- Gross disorganization
- Hallucinations
Which condition can be distinguished from Schizophrenia based on the cause of psychotic symptoms?
Which condition can be distinguished from Schizophrenia based on the cause of psychotic symptoms?
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Substance Induced Psychotic Disorder (correct)
What is a common comorbidity associated with Schizophrenia?
What is a common comorbidity associated with Schizophrenia?
Which phase of Schizophrenia presents with mild changes in functioning?
Which phase of Schizophrenia presents with mild changes in functioning?
Which of the following symptoms involves a reduction in a person's outward emotional expression?
Which of the following symptoms involves a reduction in a person's outward emotional expression?
What does alogia refer to in the context of mental health symptoms?
What does alogia refer to in the context of mental health symptoms?
Anosognosia is defined as an inability to recognize what aspect of one's condition?
Anosognosia is defined as an inability to recognize what aspect of one's condition?
Which cognitive symptom is characterized by impaired information processing?
Which cognitive symptom is characterized by impaired information processing?
What should be assessed to determine if medical problems are mimicking psychosis?
What should be assessed to determine if medical problems are mimicking psychosis?
What is characterized by a jumble of words where the meaning is often lost to others?
What is characterized by a jumble of words where the meaning is often lost to others?
Which symptom indicates a lack of interest or the inability to enjoy activities?
Which symptom indicates a lack of interest or the inability to enjoy activities?
Which term describes excessive or circumstantial details in conversation before eventually arriving at a point?
Which term describes excessive or circumstantial details in conversation before eventually arriving at a point?
What is the symptom called that refers to a rapid flow of thoughts without coherent organization?
What is the symptom called that refers to a rapid flow of thoughts without coherent organization?
Which cognitive symptom involves difficulty in judgment and distractibility?
Which cognitive symptom involves difficulty in judgment and distractibility?
Which negative symptom is associated with a lack of motivation to initiate and sustain activities?
Which negative symptom is associated with a lack of motivation to initiate and sustain activities?
What type of symptoms reflect feelings of hopelessness and displeasure?
What type of symptoms reflect feelings of hopelessness and displeasure?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of positive thought disorders?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of positive thought disorders?
What does depersonalization refer to in the context of alterations in perception?
What does depersonalization refer to in the context of alterations in perception?
Which alteration in perception specifically involves taste?
Which alteration in perception specifically involves taste?
Which of the following symptoms indicates impaired ability to experience pleasure?
Which of the following symptoms indicates impaired ability to experience pleasure?
What is a characteristic behavior associated with katatonia?
What is a characteristic behavior associated with katatonia?
Which symptom is characterized by the experience of false sensory perceptions?
Which symptom is characterized by the experience of false sensory perceptions?
Which term describes the inability to engage in social interactions?
Which term describes the inability to engage in social interactions?
What type of symptom involves repeated gestures or movements that mimic others?
What type of symptom involves repeated gestures or movements that mimic others?
Which alteration in behavior involves a lack of movement or a slowing in response?
Which alteration in behavior involves a lack of movement or a slowing in response?
Which of the following best describes auditory hallucinations?
Which of the following best describes auditory hallucinations?
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