Schizophrenia: positive vs. negative symptoms
Which is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Answer A: explanation for every choice
A
Correct. Negative symptoms are losses of normal function, such as flat affect, avolition, and alogia.
B
Hallucinations are positive symptoms: experiences added to normal function.
C
Delusions are positive symptoms.
D
Disorganized speech reflects disorganized thinking, usually grouped with positive symptoms.
TakeawayPositive symptoms add experiences. Negative symptoms take away normal function.
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