Which of the Following Could Best Be Classified as a Negative

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could best be classified as a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

• A) hallucinations
• B) delusions
• C) flat affect-that is, little emotional expression
• D) disorganized behavior

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Definitions:

Facial Expressions

Facial Expressions are configurations of facial muscles that convey the emotional state of an individual to observers.

Paul Ekman

A psychologist known for his work in the study of emotions and their expression, including the identification of universal facial expressions tied to emotions across cultures.

Latin Word

A term or expression originating from Latin, an ancient Italic language historically used in the Roman Empire and still used in specific contexts like scientific nomenclature.

Motive

An internal drive or reason that stimulates and directs behavior towards specific goals.