The widely misunderstood term schizophrenia is based on Greek roots meaning "split mind.". To be diagnosed with schizophrenia, according to DSM, someone must exhibit a deterioration of daily activities, including work, social relations, and self-care. He or she must also exhibit at least two additional symptoms out of a list of five possible types of symptoms. Name three of the five symptoms and

Question

describe the difference between positive and negative symptoms.

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech and thought, movement disorder, or a loss of normal emotional responses and social behaviors.
Positive versus negative symptoms: Positive means present, and negative means absent. They do not mean good and bad. Positive symptoms are behaviors that are notable by their presence, such as hallucinations and delusions. Negative symptoms are behaviors notable for their absence, such as a lack of speech and emotional expression.