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:

Smiling

An expression of happiness, friendliness, or amusement, characterized by the upward curving of the corners of the mouth.

Dislocation of Joints

An injury where two bones slip out of their normal position in a joint, causing pain and loss of movement.

Abuse

Misuse or treatment of something or someone in a harmful way.

Discoloration or Bruises

Changes in skin color, typically purplish or bluish, as a result of injury causing bleeding beneath the skin.