Anna shows no emotions when people tell her happy or sad stories and complains of hearing voices in her head telling her that the TV is spying on her. At times, she remains motionless in her chair for hours. When she does get out of her chair, she poses like the statue in the town square. Which of these represents a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are those that add behaviors or experiences, such as hallucinations or delusions. Hearing voices in her head is a classic example of a hallucination, which is a positive symptom.

Anna Shows No Emotions When People Tell Her Happy or Sad