Question

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

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Sherry, who has schizophrenia, experiences delusions. This symptom is classified under which category?

d. positive.

Positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, are symptoms where abnormal thoughts, behaviors or feelings are present when they are normally absent.

2. In addition to an uninterrupted period of major mood disorder, diagnostic criteria include b. delusions or hallucinations for two or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode

Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized primarily by symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations or delusions, and symptoms of a mood disorder, such as mania and depression.

3. Several theories have been offered about delusions, including the A. motivational view that delusions are attempts to deal with and relieve anxiety and stress.