Ted Is Taking Notes in an Abnormal Psychology Course; the Topic

question 15

Multiple Choice

Ted is taking notes in an abnormal psychology course; the topic today is the diagnosis of schizophrenia. When Ted reviews the material next week, how might he summarize the material on the symptoms used to identify schizophrenia?

• A) No single symptom is indicative of schizophrenia.
• B) Delusions and hallucinations define the disorder.
• C) Psychosis is not found in any condition other than schizophrenia.
• D) The "negative" symptoms indicate the absence of schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Structure

The arrangement or organization of atoms within a molecule, determining its shape and properties.

Cope Elimination

A reaction where an amine oxide is heated, leading to the elimination of a hydroxylamine and the formation of an alkene.

Amine Oxide

A compound featuring an amine group bonded to an oxygen atom, typically formed by the oxidation of amines.

Quaternary Ammonium Salt

A compound containing a nitrogen atom bonded to four alkyl groups, with a positive charge balanced by a negatively charged anion.