Asked by Kerlane Fleureus on May 14, 2024
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Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
A) hallucinations
B) speaking in word salad
C) paranoid delusions
D) flat affect
Flat Affect
A severe reduction in emotional expressiveness, where a person displays minimal facial expressions and vocal tone.
Paranoid Delusions
Unfounded beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often involving themes of persecution or conspiracy.
Word Salad
A confused or unintelligible mixture of seemingly random words and phrases, typically used to describe a symptom of neurological or psychiatric disorders.
- Differentiate among the positive, negative, and cognitive manifestations of schizophrenia.
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Tayler HarwoodMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Flat affect refers to a lack of emotional expression or reactivity, which is a negative symptom commonly seen in individuals with schizophrenia. Hallucinations (A), speaking in word salad (B), and paranoid delusions (C) are all positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among the positive, negative, and cognitive manifestations of schizophrenia.