Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

• A) Karen no longer socialized with her friends.
• B) Julia heard voices that told her she was evil.
• C) Georgia's speech sounded normal, but made no sense.
• D) Ellen suspected that her husband had poisoned her food.

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Definitions:

Time

A continuous, measurable quantity in which events occur in a sequence from the past through the present to the future.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide those feelings.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Projection

A defense mechanism in psychology where an individual attributes their own unwanted emotions, desires, or impulses onto someone else.