What Is the Negative Symptom of Schizophrenia Known as "Flat

question 114

Multiple Choice

What is the negative symptom of schizophrenia known as "flat affect"?

• A)an inability to initiate and persist in activities
• B)a lack of emotional response and a blank facial expression
• C)an inability to experience pleasure
• D)a lack of speech content and/or slowed speech response

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Definitions:

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physiological and psychological changes aimed at adapting to stressors.

Rejection

The act of refusing to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use.

Physical Pain

An uncomfortable sensation and emotional experience linked to actual or potential tissue damage.

Proximity Effect

A principle suggesting that physical or psychological closeness between individuals increases the likelihood of forming relationships or bonds.