Distinguishing Positive and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia

Hard Unit 8: Clinical Psychology Schizophrenia Spectrum

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder characterized by significant impairments in thought processes, emotional responses, and behaviors. Research has identified different symptom categories including positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Given this context, which of the following statements best differentiates between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Positive symptoms include the absence of expected emotional responses, while negative symptoms emphasize the presence of hallucinations.

Negative symptoms are primarily characterized by enhanced emotional responses, whereas positive symptoms involve exaggerated social interactions.

Positive symptoms encompass additional behaviors not seen in the general population, while negative symptoms reflect a decrease in normal functioning.

Negative symptoms include delusions, whereas positive symptoms are solely based on cognitive deficits.

Positive symptoms refer to functional deficits such as apathy, while negative symptoms are marked by manifestations like delusions and hallucinations.

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