Question

Serena has turned nonresponsive and has an expressionless face. She stays locked in her room for days and hardly ever moves or speaks. She does not complete any tasks, and exhibits catatonic behavior. Given this scenario, which of the following statements is true of Serena's condition?
A) Her behavior is a means of gaining medical attention.

B) She shows symptoms of bipolar disorder.

C) Her condition can be diagnosed and treated easily.

D) She exhibits negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: The correct answer is letter D, she exhibits negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

There are two types of symptoms, positive and negative; The first ones are those who causes disruption in their enviroment and can be easily identified, such as hallucinations or delusions. Negative symptoms are more difficult to identify, these are those that are related to retraction, less motor or verbal responses, etc.