AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which of the following symptoms are negative?
A
The ones that have a negative connotation attached to them within the society
B
Those that add something and distort the reality
C
Those that take away something and distort the reality
D
Negative repercussions during a theraputic session
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychosis is characterised by some sense of distorted reality. A psychotic episode may include many so-called ‘positive symptoms; which include: Hallucinations: seeing, hearing, feeling sensations that are not actually occurring. Delusions: believing in false realities, such as having superpowers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Delusional disorder is a type of mental health condition in which a person can’t tell what’s real from what’s imagined. There are many types, including persecutory, jealous and grandiose types. It’s treatable with psychotherapy and medication.

Detailed explanation-3: -Delusions are defined as beliefs that conflict with reality. Delusions are one of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Negative symptoms include the inability to show emotions, apathy, difficulties talking, and withdrawing from social situations and relationships.

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