Question

which of these are symptoms of schizophrenia? check all that apply.
□ expressing emotions less intensely
□ compulsively repeating an action
□ wanting to keep things symmetrical
□ seeing something that is not there
□ having a fear of germs
□ having disorganized thoughts

Explanation:

• expressing emotions less intensely: Also known as flat affect, this is a negative symptom of schizophrenia, where emotional expression is diminished.
• seeing something that is not there: Hallucinations (specifically visual hallucinations) are a positive symptom of schizophrenia, involving perceiving things that don't exist in reality.
• having disorganized thoughts: Disorganized thinking (formal thought disorder) is a core symptom of schizophrenia, leading to problems with logical organization and expression of thoughts.

The other options (compulsively repeating an action, wanting to keep things symmetrical, having a fear of germs) are more characteristic of obsessive - compulsive disorder (OCD) rather than schizophrenia.

Answer:

• expressing emotions less intensely
• seeing something that is not there
• having disorganized thoughts