In the past, Scarlett had one episode of schizophrenia. She experienced hallucinations and other symptoms related to schizophrenia. She took medication and was able to fully recover from her symptoms. However, a year later she experiences some of the same symptoms but they are less extreme. Which type does she have?

SCHIZOPHRENIA

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Disorganized Type
B	Schizophreniform Disorder
C	Residual Type
D	Paranoid Type

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Focus your attention on a distracting activity such as reading, singing, listening to music, gardening, or exercising. Talk back to the voices: Challenge them and insist that they go away. Manage your levels of stress and anxiety. Ensure that you are getting enough sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -Keep a journal for mental health-writing offers an outlet and can be an excellent coping skill for schizophrenia; you’ll be able to release your thoughts and reflect on your experiences. Workout or do yoga several times a week. Seek therapy to help you learn more effective ways to manage stress.

Detailed explanation-3: -[2] The most common hallucinations in schizophrenia are auditory, followed by visual. Tactile, olfactory and gustatory are reported less frequently [Table 1]. [3] Visual hallucinations in schizophrenia have a predominance of denatured people, parts of bodies, unidentifiable things and superimposed things.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antipsychotic medications can reduce or relieve symptoms of psychosis, such as delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing something that is not there).

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA