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Understanding Schizophrenia

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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?

Alogia (correct)

Hallucination

Flat affect

Avolition

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?

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Flat affect refers to which of the following?

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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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Learn about the symptoms of schizophrenia, including positive symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and catatonic behavior. Discover the varying symptoms across different patients.