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 1)intiate
  2) or engage in goal-directed behaviours

self-care, work, social engagment

Question 5

Define flattened affect

Answer 5

• A significant reduction of emotional expression.
• Marked by
  1) Limited facial expressions
  2) Limited body language
  3) Monotone speech

Question 6

Define catatonia?

Answer 6

• A psychomotor disturbance
  Resulting in
  1) Abnormal
  2) Ridgid
  3) Repetitive movements
  4) Or complete lack of response to the enviroment

ARR- Abnormal, ridgid, repetitive