17 Questions
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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