Regarding the Characteristics of Psychosis, Which of the Following Statements

question 665

Multiple Choice

Regarding the characteristics of psychosis, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The speech of psychotic patients tends to be garbled and chaotic.
• B) Psychotic patients have severely disturbed emotions and may show a "flat affect."
• C) A psychotic patient often exhibits a "split personality" with at least two identities.
• D) Psychotic patients often experience delusions and/or hallucinations.

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Definitions:

Productive Language

The use of language to produce coherent, meaningful communication, usually measured by the ability to form sentences or convey ideas verbally or in writing.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development where children use two-word phrases that communicate essential information, mimicking the brevity of a telegram.

Babbling

Early stage vocalizations by infants that involve repetition of syllables and are a key aspect of language development.

Syntax

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in any given language, including the order of words.