A patient with a psychiatric history is communicating using made-up words, and indicates he doesn't care about anything. This patient would most likely be
1. demonstrating symptoms of depression.
2. demonstrating positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
3. demonstrating negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
4. demonstrating symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The use of made-up words and detachment from life most likely indicate he is demonstrating the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
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