AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It’s fairly common for people with schizophrenia to have trouble keeping their thoughts straight and expressing what’s in their minds. Disorganized thinking is one of the primary symptoms of schizophrenia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Symptoms may include: Delusions. These are false beliefs that are not based in reality. For example, you think that you’re being harmed or harassed; certain gestures or comments are directed at you; you have exceptional ability or fame; another person is in love with you; or a major catastrophe is about to occur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reasoning refers to the ability to logically gather information to form conclusions and solve problems. People with schizophrenia may show impaired reasoning, with bias in the way they gather information, interpret events and develop beliefs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Schizophrenia usually involves delusions (false beliefs), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that don’t exist), unusual physical behavior, and disorganized thinking and speech. It is common for people with schizophrenia to have paranoid thoughts or hear voices.