Sherry, who has schizophrenia, experiences delusions. this symptom is classified under which category?
a. disorganized
b. factitious
c. negative
d. positive
2. beach boys lead singer brian wilson was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. in addition to an uninterrupted period of major mood disorder, diagnostic criteria include
a. an episode of the disorder lasts at least one month but less than six months
b. delusions or hallucinations for two or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode
c. criterion a for schizophrenia has never been met
d. level of functioning in one or more major areas is markedly below the level prior to onset
3. historical accounts of isaac newton suggest that he exhibited symptoms consistent with schizophrenia, including delusions. several theories have been offered about delusions, including the view that delusions are attempts to deal with and relieve anxiety and stress.
a. motivational
b. deficit
c. biological
d. behavioral