Question

Paula has schizophrenia. her behavior is characterized by difficulties in speaking and thinking clearly, as well as a deep sense of apathy. although she is not hallucinating or suffering delusions, as she had been a few months previously, she is still having so much difficulty organizing herself to deal with daily tasks that it is nearly impossible for her to live independently. she is in the ______ phase of schizophrenia.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Residual

In the residual phase of schizophrenia, the victim would experience a massive reduction in their overall function of their brain. The symptomps include things such as Passive behaviour, very poor non verbal communication, lack of movement, and unabiltiy to perform social skilss. This make them almost unable to take care of themselves and need the help of others to survive.