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Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
- Flat affect
- Alogia
- Affecting memory
- Delusions (correct)
What term is used to describe poverty of speech in schizophrenia?
What term is used to describe poverty of speech in schizophrenia?
- Alogia (correct)
- Hallucination
- Flat affect
- Avolition
Which symptom involves bizarre, purposeless behavior in schizophrenia?
Which symptom involves bizarre, purposeless behavior in schizophrenia?
- Catatonic behavior
- Disorganized behavior (correct)
- Disorganized speech
- Hallucinations
Which of the following symptoms is categorized as a cognitive symptom in schizophrenia?
Which of the following symptoms is categorized as a cognitive symptom in schizophrenia?
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Flat affect refers to which of the following?
Flat affect refers to which of the following?
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Study Notes
Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia is a syndrome with varying symptoms across different patients.
Positive Symptoms
- Psychotic symptoms are present, including:
- Delusions of control, reference, and other types.
- Hallucinations, which are sensations that are not real.
- Disorganized speech, characterized by:
- Word salad (incoherent speech).
- Disorganized behavior, marked by:
- Bizarre actions with no purpose.
- Catatonic behavior, featuring:
- Involuntary movements and responses.
Negative Symptoms
- Characterized by the removal of normal processes, including:
- Decrease in emotional expression.
- Loss of interest in activities.
- Flat affect, involving:
- Inappropriate emotional responses.
- Alogia, or poverty of speech.
- Avolition, or a decrease in motivation.
Cognitive Symptoms
- Affects cognitive functioning, including:
- Memory impairments.
- Learning difficulties.
- Impaired understanding.
- Cognitive symptoms are often subtle and difficult to notice.
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