Schizophrenia Symptoms and Characteristics

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What is the term for a general lack of pleasure or enjoyment in people with schizophrenia?

Anhedonia

Which symptom of schizophrenia is characterized by illogical thinking and an inability to recognize other people's needs and feelings?

Social Withdrawal

What term refers to the lack of interest and energy in goals and the inability to undertake actions in individuals with schizophrenia?

Avolition

Which psycho-motor symptom of schizophrenia involves remaining motionless and silent for prolonged periods?

Catatonic Stupor

What term describes the symptoms where individuals exhibit poor eye contact, lack of emotions, and a monotonous voice?

Affective flattening

What is another term for 'poverty of speech'?

Alogia

Which symptom of schizophrenia involves the use of made-up words that are only meaningful to the individual?

Neologism

What is 'perseveration' in schizophrenia characterized by?

Repeating words and statements recurrently

Which type of thought disturbance in schizophrenia involves shifting thinking rapidly?

Loose Association

What characterizes 'blunted affect' in individuals with schizophrenia?

Showing less emotions

'Word Salad' is a type of thought and behavior disorganization in schizophrenia characterized by:

Incoherent and unintelligible jumble of words

Which personality disorder is characterized by unstable emotions and strong impulsivity, often leading to suicidal threats and actions?

Borderline PD

People with antisocial personality disorder are known to exhibit which of the following behaviors?

Impulsivity and aggressiveness

Which treatment for antisocial personality disorder involves guiding individuals to think about moral issues and other people's needs?

Psychotherapy

What is a common cause of borderline personality disorder according to the text?

Neglect and abuse from parents

Which therapy is considered more effective for treating borderline personality disorder compared to traditional psychoanalysis?

Relational Psychoanalysis Therapy (RPT)

Antisocial personality disorder is often associated with which of the following behaviors?

Impulsivity and criminal behavior

Learn about the common symptoms and characteristics of schizophrenia, such as auditory and visual hallucinations, inappropriate affect, and thought and behavior disorganization. Explore terms like loose associations, word salad, and perseveration.

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