classification

• What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

  Symptoms that are in addition to typical experiences.
• What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?


  Symptoms that reflect a loss of usual abilities.
• What are hallucinations?


  Unusual sensory experiences that may or may not be related to the environment.
• What are delusions?


  Irrational beliefs that can involve being an important figure or being persecuted.
• What is an example of a delusion in schizophrenia?

  Believing to be an important historical, political, or religious figure.
• What is avolition?


  Difficulty in starting or keeping up with goal-directed activity.
• What is another term for avolition?

  Apathy.
• What is speech poverty?

  Reduction in the quantity and quality of speech.
• What are some changes in speech patterns seen in schizophrenia?

  Delays in response.