AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or false:A person who experiences grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior and negative symptoms can be diagnosed with Schizophrenia
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Disorganized Behavior Schizophrenia negatively impacts goal-directed behavior. A person with disorganized schizophrenia is likely to have difficulty beginning a specific task (ex: cooking a meal) or difficulty finishing a task. Independent functioning is exceptionally difficult due to this gross disorganization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behavior is a difficulty in sustaining goal-oriented behavior. This may manifest itself in a variety of ways, ranging from childlike “silliness” to unpredictable agitation. Negative symptoms include diminished emotional expression, avolition, alogia and anhedonia.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Catatonic schizophrenia” is an obsolete term for a subtype of schizophrenia. While experts don’t use this diagnosis any longer, catatonia is still a feature that happens commonly with schizophrenia. It’s also a symptom that stands out because it affects a person’s movements, behavior and ability to communicate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Positive symptoms are behaviors that appear in surplus in people with schizophrenia and are typically not found in otherwise healthy individuals. Positive symptoms, which include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, and disorganized speech, 1 can cause you or someone you love to lose touch with reality.

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