NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question 1

Define negative symptoms?

Answer 1

• Refers to absences, or reductions to normal functioning.
• Resulting in a loss of behavioural/ emotional capacity.

Question 2

Name 4 negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 2

1. Avolition
2. Flattened affect
3. Impaired cognitive function
4. Catatonia

AFIC

Question 3

Define impaired cognitive function

Answer 3

• Reduced memory or attention

Question 4

Define avolition

Answer 4

• A lack of motivation to intiate or engage in goal-directed behaviours

self-care, work, social engagment

Question 5

Define flattened affect

Answer 5

• A sig reduction of emotional expression.
• Marked by facial expressions and montone speech, and limited body language.

Question 6

Define catatonia?

Answer 6

• A psychomotor disturbance
• resulting in abnormal, ridgid, repetitive movements or complete lack of responses to the enviroment