Question

which of the following would be a negative symptom in a schizophrenic patient?

a. being angry

b. seeing hallucinations

c. having no visible emotion

d. saying no to everything

Explanation:

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia involve the absence or reduction of normal functions. Having no visible emotion (flat affect) is a negative symptom as it's a reduction of emotional expression. Anger (A) is an emotion, hallucinations (B) are positive symptoms (added/abnormal experiences), and saying no to everything (D) is more of a behavioral issue, not a classic negative symptom of schizophrenia.

Answer:

C. Having no visible emotion