Question

You are investigating a nursing-home death and are told by the treating physician that the decedent suffered from schizophrenia. Symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT which ONE?

A. Delusions.
B. Persistent false beliefs.
C. Verbal and/or auditory hallucinations.
D. Inability to communicate logically.
E. Manic depression.

Answer 1

Manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, is not a symptom of schizophrenia. Symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech, but not the mood swings associated with bipolar disorder.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptoms of schizophrenia include a wide array of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional dysfunctions, but manic depression is not one of them. Manic depression, now more commonly known as bipolar disorder, is a separate mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings, including both manic and depressive episodes.

Within the given options for symptoms of schizophrenia:

• Delusions (false beliefs despite evidence to the contrary)
• Persistent false beliefs
• Verbal and/or auditory hallucinations
• Inability to communicate logically

All are recognized as symptoms associated with schizophrenia. However, manic depression, characterized by periods of high energy and euphoria (manic episodes) alternative with episodes of depression, is distinct from schizophrenia. Therefore, E. Manic depression is the correct answer as it is not a symptom of schizophrenia.