Schizophrenia

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AP Psychology › Schizophrenia

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One symptom of schizophrenia caused Margaret to assume awkward and uncomfortable positions for hours. This __________ behavior made it impossible for others to communicate with her.

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If Lucy believes that every plane flying overhead is trying to bomb her, and every whispering stranger is plotting to kill her, what type of schizophrenic symptom is she having?

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Which of the following is not true regarding Schizophrenia?

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Which of the following are examples of disorganized speech?

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A 26-year-old woman, Ms. Johnson, comes into the office of a psychological professional office. She complains of hearing voices that are encouraging her to do "bad things" like shoplift at her favorite clothing store. Additionally, she has numerous false beliefs that are not grounded in reality. Specifically, she believes the government has implanted a tracking device under her skin while she was sleeping. Which of the following is the best diagnosis for Ms. Johnson?

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Which of the following is not a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

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Which of the following is the best definition of "delusions" as a symptom of paranoid schizophrenia?

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Which of the following is the most common type of sensory hallucination?

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What is the average age of onset for schizophrenia?

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Which of these is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

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