Clasdification And Diagnosis Of Schizophrenia

Question 1

What are the two types of symptoms with schizophrenia

Answer 1

Positive and negative

Question 2

Define positive symptoms

Answer 2

Symptoms that excess normal functions

Question 3

Give examples of positive symptoms

Answer 3

1. Hallucinations
2. Delusions

Question 4

Define negative symptoms

Answer 4

Reduction of normal functions

Question 5

Give two examples of negative symptoms

Answer 5

1. Speech poverty
2. Avolition (reduction in motivation)