In Working with Patients with Schizophrenia, Mental Health Professionals Typically

question 98

Multiple Choice

In working with patients with schizophrenia, mental health professionals typically distinguish between two types of symptoms-an excess or distortion of normal behaviour and deficits in normal behaviour.What are these symptoms called, respectively?

• A)dysmorphic and dysfunctional symptoms
• B)acute and passive symptoms
• C)manic and depressive symptoms
• D)positive and negative symptoms

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Definitions:

Personal Characteristics

Traits or attributes that define an individual's personality, behavior, and physical appearance.

Positive Emphasis

The practice of focusing on positive aspects or strengths in communication or presentation to influence perception or behavior.

Etiquette

The set of conventional rules of personal behavior in polite society, often in a specific professional or social setting.

"You" Attitude

A communication style that focuses on and prioritizes the audience's needs and interests.