The Most Common Presenting Symptom for Children with Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

question 27

Multiple Choice

 The most common presenting symptom for children with childhood-onset schizophrenia is ____.

• A) auditory hallucinations
• B) visual hallucinations
• C) paranoid delusions
• D) flat affect

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Definitions:

Zeitgebers

External or environmental cues, such as light and temperature, that regulate the biological clock and circadian rhythms.

Biological Rhythms

Natural cycles of the body that regulate physiological processes and behavior, including the sleep-wake cycle and hormonal release patterns.

Atonia

A state of muscle relaxation wherein there is an absence of normal muscle tone or strength, often observed during REM sleep or certain neurological conditions.

Cataplexy

A sudden and temporary loss of muscle tone triggered by strong emotions, often associated with narcolepsy.