Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:
These are ‘pathological excesses’ or ‘bizarre additions’ to a person’s behaviour. Delusions, disorganised thinking and speech, heightened perception and hallucinations, and inappropriate that affects the ones and most often found in schizophrenia. Which of the following symptoms are being discussed here?
Options:
Psychomotor symptoms
Positive symptoms
Negative symptoms
Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:
Positive symptoms
Explanation:
Positive symptoms are ‘pathological excesses’ or ‘bizarre additions’ to a person’s behaviour. Delusions, disorganised thinking and speech, heightened perception and hallucinations, and inappropriate affect are the ones most often found in schizophrenia.