Question

Velva has been having difficulty getting herself out of the house lately. She usually meets with an art group 2 nights a week and has always enjoyed these gatherings. Lately, however, she doesn't go and doesn't do the things that used to bring her pleasure. Which of the following describes Velva's symptoms?A. anhedonia/amotivationB. delusional thinkingC. hallucinationsD. catatonia

Answer 1

Answer: A) Anhedonia/amotivation

Explanation:

amotivation  is defined as the feeling that lacks the characteristic of motivation in a person .Anhedonia is the situation in which a person is not able to have the feeling of pleasure.This condition is considered to be the  schizophrenia's symptoms.

According to the situation mentioned in question,Velva is not feeling to hang-out outside anymore because she does not feel enthusiastic and does not provide pleasure to her.

Other option are incorrect because hallucination is experiencing something that does not exist. Delusional are false belief that does not let a person change. Catatonia is abnormal behavior due to mental state.Thus, the correct option is option(A).