Which of the Following Is True About the Negative Symptoms

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the negative symptoms in schizophrenia:

• A)Negative symptoms like delusions make treatment more difficult
• B)Negative symptoms like hallucinations create pervasive negative affect in patients with schizophrenia
• C)Negative symptoms like paranoia predict worse outcomes in patients with schizophrenia
• D)Negative symptoms like apathy and lack of motivation predict worse outcomes in patients with schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Coracobrachialis

A muscle in the shoulder that flexes and adducts the arm.

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the pectoralis major in the chest, which aids in the movement of the shoulder.

Pectoralis Major

The pectoralis major is a large chest muscle that functions to flex, adduct, and internally rotate the humerus at the shoulder joint.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle on the side of the chest that assists in the upward movement of the arms and stabilizes the scapula.