Asked by Anica Tacna on May 11, 2024
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Veronica seems very withdrawn from the world.She rarely speaks,and when she does it is somewhat empty of meaning and quiet.She doesn't seem to react with emotion to things going on around her,and she just seems generally dazed.If Veronica is diagnosed with schizophrenia,which category fits her symptoms best
A) negative symptoms
B) behavioural symptoms
C) positive symptoms
D) perceptual symptoms
Negative Symptoms
Features of certain mental health conditions characterized by diminished capabilities or the absence of normal behavior, thought, or emotion.
Schizophrenia
A chronic brain disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and severely disordered thinking.
Perceptual Symptoms
Distortions or inaccuracies in the way sensory information is perceived or interpreted by the brain.
- Attain insight into the diverse symptoms and categories of mental disorders, notably schizophrenia, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
- Differentiate between the positive and negative manifestations of schizophrenia.
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Learning Objectives
- Attain insight into the diverse symptoms and categories of mental disorders, notably schizophrenia, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
- Differentiate between the positive and negative manifestations of schizophrenia.
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