According to Some Authors, the Utility of Distinguishing Between Positive

question 88

Multiple Choice

According to some authors, the utility of distinguishing between positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia is questioned because:

• A)They are dimensions that coexist within the same patient
• B)There are no available measurement instruments for these symptoms
• C)The majority of patients do not exhibit either type of symptom
• D)There have been no attempts to define their characteristics

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Definitions:

Emotions and Sentiments

Complex feelings that involve physical arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.

Social Emotion

Emotions that depend on the thoughts, feelings, or actions of others, reflecting the social nature of human beings.

Social Emotions

Emotions that arise from interactions with others or from the social environment, reflecting the perceived interdependence among individuals.

Function

In a general context, refers to the purpose, role, or activity that something is designed or used for.