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

  • Euphoria
  • Paranoia
  • Anxiety
  • Anhedonia (correct)
  • Which symptom of schizophrenia is characterized by illogical thinking and an inability to recognize other people's needs and feelings?

  • Catatonic Stupor
  • Excitement
  • Rigidity
  • Social Withdrawal (correct)
  • What term refers to the lack of interest and energy in goals and the inability to undertake actions in individuals with schizophrenia?

  • Anhedonia
  • Perseveration
  • Avolition (correct)
  • Euphoria
  • Which psycho-motor symptom of schizophrenia involves remaining motionless and silent for prolonged periods?

    <p>Catatonic Stupor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Affective flattening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for 'poverty of speech'?

    <p>Alogia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neologism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'perseveration' in schizophrenia characterized by?

    <p>Repeating words and statements recurrently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Loose Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes 'blunted affect' in individuals with schizophrenia?

    <p>Showing less emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Incoherent and unintelligible jumble of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Borderline PD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Impulsivity and aggressiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Psychotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neglect and abuse from parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Relational Psychoanalysis Therapy (RPT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Impulsivity and criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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