Classification (Postitive And Negative)

Question 1

What are delusions and what types are there?

Answer 1

(Positive)
A belief that has no basis in reality

Delusions of:
Persecution
Grandeur
Control

Question 2

What are hallucinations?

Answer 2

(Positive)
Disturbances in perception that have no basis in reality, they can be Auditory or Visual

Question 3

What is speech poverty?

Answer 3

(Negative)
The inability to speak properly, characterised by lack of ability to produce fluent words

Question 4

What is avolition?

Answer 4

(Negative)
Reduction, difficulty or inability to start and continue goal related behaviour

Question 5

What is a Negative symptom of Schizophrenia?

Answer 5

A decline in one’s ability to function

Question 6

What is a positive symptom of Schizophrenia?

Answer 6

An additional experience to normal functioning