AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Schizophrenia is characterized by ____
A
the overuse of antipsychotic drugs
B
a distorted perception of reality
C
a challenge with learned behavior
D
a negative conditioned response
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is psychosis? Psychosis is characterised by some sense of distorted reality. A psychotic episode may include many so-called ‘positive symptoms; which include: Hallucinations: seeing, hearing, feeling sensations that are not actually occurring.

Detailed explanation-2: -Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions. Although the course of schizophrenia varies among individuals, schizophrenia is typically persistent and can be both severe and disabling.

Detailed explanation-3: -Schizophrenia is a chronic, debilitating mental disorder characterized by distortions of thinking and perception. A central element of schizophrenia is psychosis, which means having an abnormal perception of reality. People with schizophrenia can have hallucinations and delusions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Delusional disorder is a type of mental health condition in which a person can’t tell what’s real from what’s imagined. There are many types, including persecutory, jealous and grandiose types. It’s treatable with psychotherapy and medication.

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