How Do Positive and Negative Symptoms Compare in Terms of Their

question 37

Multiple Choice

How do positive and negative symptoms compare in terms of their course over time?

• A)Negative symptoms fluctuate.
• B)Negative symptoms are more stable.
• C)Positive symptoms get steadily worse.
• D)Positive symptoms steadily improve.

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Definitions:

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory that suggests crime results from the disconnect between societal goals and the means available to achieve them.

Cultural Goals

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Sociologist

A social scientist who studies human societies, their interactions, and the processes that preserve and change them.

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