What Is the BEST Way to Describe the Positive Symptoms

question 292

Multiple Choice

What is the BEST way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

• A) clearly identifiable symptoms
• B) a decrease in normal functioning
• C) an excess or distortion of normal functions
• D) symptoms that psychologists are certain are occurring

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Definitions:

Competitive Exclusion

A principle that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist at constant population values if other ecological factors remain constant.

Secondary Succession

An ecological succession that takes place after some disturbance destroys the existing vegetation; soil is already present. See succession.

Resource Partitioning

The process by which species adapt to competition by utilizing different parts of the available resources, reducing direct competition.

Realized Niche

The actual conditions and resources in which a species exists due to biotic and abiotic constraints, as opposed to its potential range.