AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT one of the negative symptoms?
A
Alogia
B
Apraxia
C
Anhedonia
D
Avolition
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Difficulty moving smoothly from one sound, syllable or word to another. Groping movements with the jaw, lips or tongue to make the correct movement for speech sounds. Vowel distortions, such as attempting to use the correct vowel, but saying it incorrectly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Liepmann discussed three types of apraxia: melokinetic (or limbā€kinetic), ideomotor, and ideational.

Detailed explanation-3: -These hallmark characteristics include: Inconsistent speech sound errors on consonants and vowels, in repeated productions of syllables and words. Disrupted and/or lengthened co-articulatory transitions between sounds and syllables. Impaired prosody (or rhythm of speech)

Detailed explanation-4: -Apraxia is an effect of neurological disease. It makes people unable to carry out everyday movements and gestures. For example, a person with apraxia may be unable to tie their shoelaces or button up a shirt. People with apraxia of speech find it challenging to talk and express themselves through speech.

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