Question

identifying symptoms of schizophrenia
which of these are symptoms of schizophrenia? check all that apply
□ expressing emotions less intensely
□ compulsively repeating an action
□ wanting to keep things symmetrical
□ seeing something that is not there
□ having a fear of germs
□ having disorganized thoughts

Explanation:

• Expressing emotions less intensely: Flat affect (reduced emotional expression) is a negative symptom of schizophrenia.
• Seeing something that is not there: Hallucinations (such as visual hallucinations) are a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
• Having disorganized thoughts: Disorganized thinking (manifested in speech as derailment or incoherence) is a core symptom of schizophrenia.

Compulsively repeating an action, wanting to keep things symmetrical, and having a fear of germs are more characteristic of obsessive - compulsive disorder (OCD) rather than schizophrenia.

Answer:

• expressing emotions less intensely
• seeing something that is not there
• having disorganized thoughts