Which of the Following Are the Cardinal Symptoms of Schizophrenia

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the cardinal symptoms of schizophrenia of which at least one must be present for a diagnosis in the DSM-5?

• A) delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech
• B) catatonia, disturbances of volition, and loss of appetite
• C) waxy flexibility, catatonia, and loss of sensory sensations
• D) reduced sensation, catatonic behavior, and loss of ego boundaries

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Definitions:

Deficits

The situation that arises when a government, company, or individual spends more money than it receives in income or revenue over a specified period.

Living Standards

The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or geographic area.

Tax Cuts

Reductions in the amount of tax that individuals or corporations must pay to the government.

Recessions

Periods of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.