AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?
A
delusions
B
catatonia
C
hallucinations
D
multiple personalities
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A person with schizophrenia doesn’t have two different personalities. Instead, they have false ideas or have lost touch with reality. Multiple personality disorder is unrelated.

Detailed explanation-2: -Negative symptoms experienced by people living with schizophrenia include: losing interest and motivation in life and activities, including relationships and sex. lack of concentration, not wanting to leave the house, and changes in sleeping patterns.

Detailed explanation-3: -Positive symptoms are behaviors or actions that aren’t generally seen in people who don’t have schizophrenia, although they may be present in other psychiatric disorders. Hallucinations, delusions, and speech that’s disorganized are common positive symptoms.

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