Mpho Has Displayed a Number of Schizophrenic Symptoms

question 80

Multiple Choice

Mpho has displayed a number of schizophrenic symptoms.An obvious one is his lack of speech content manifested in nonsensical ramblings and slowed speech response.This symptom is called

• A)anhedonia.
• B)avolition.
• C)clanging.
• D)alogia.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, from high (mania or hypomania) to low states (depression).

Identical Twins

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Mood Disorder

A category of mental health disorders characterized by a disturbance in a person’s mood, leading to periods of depression or exaggerated happiness.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).