Your new patient is admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the following is he most likely to demonstrate?
A.
Concrete thinking
B.
Effective ego boundaries
C.
Inflated self-image
D.
Fatigue and loss of appetite
ANS: A
Concrete thinking is one of the classic symptoms of schizophrenia.
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