Now That Sheila Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, the Cognitive

question 46

Multiple Choice

Now that Sheila has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, the cognitive symptoms she is likely to experience include impairments in __________.

• A) the ability to ignore irrelevant ideas
• B) selective attention to external stimuli
• C) the capacity to maintain a unified purpose or theme
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Adults

Individuals who have reached the age of majority, typically defined in terms of legal responsibilities, physiological development, and social standing.

Romantic Love

A profound and emotional state of attachment and affection towards a partner.

Bowlby and Ainsworth

Psychologists known for their work in attachment theory, explaining the importance of early emotional bonds between a child and their primary caregiver.

Avoidant-Fearful Attachment

A pattern of attachment in which individuals feel unworthy of love and are wary of getting close to others.