Schizophrenia

which of the following is an example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

• Alogia (lack of conversation)

• Flat affect

• Avolition (reduced ability to initiate tasks)

• Hallucinations

which of the following is an example of a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

• Disorganised speech

• Flat affect

• Delusions

• Hallucinations

negative symptoms are..

• symptoms that make someone feel better

• symptoms that are easy to hide

• symptoms alongside normal functioning

• symptoms reducing normal functioning

Hallucinations are..

• thinking you are being watched

• being paranoid that people are out to get you

• a perception of something that is not present

• false beliefs

A delusion of grandeur is..

• thinking that you are someone important

• thinking people are out to get you

• thinking that there are voices in your head

• thinking that you are worthless

Schizophrenia is diagnosed with reference to..

• The DSD 10 & The ICM

• DSM4 & ICD9

• DSM5 & ICD10

• at least two clinicians

what happens when a person with schizophrenia experiences flattening?

• the individual experiences multiple hallucinations at one given time

• the individual begins to talk with no emotion in their voice and what they say

Which one is a symptom of paranoid schizophrenia?

• Thought blocking
• Delusions
• Involuntary movements 
• Flat effect

What is the difference between a delusion and a hallucination?

• Delusions are when people see things that no one else can, while hallucinations are believing the FBI is following you.

• Hallucinations are bizarre thoughts, while delusions are perceptual issues, like seeing things that aren't there

• Delusions are strange thoughts or beliefs, like thinking you are a god, whereas hallucinations are perceptual issues, like hearing voices.

• There is no difference between them

What are positive symptoms?

• The addition of normal behaviours

• The addition of abnormal behaviours

• The absence of normal behaviours

• Good behaviours