Angela hears voices that tell her to commit suicide. She also tends to use many neologisms when she speaks and believes that the FBI is spying on her. Which statement regarding Angela is accurate ?

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Angela's experiences of hearing voices (auditory hallucinations), using neologisms (making up words), and having delusions of persecution (believing the FBI is spying on her) are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Positive symptoms add behaviors or feelings that are not typically experienced by most people, such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech or behavior. Negative symptoms, on the other hand, involve a lack of certain qualities or behaviors, such as reduced emotional expression or decreased motivation, which are not mentioned in the scenario.

Angela Hears Voices That Tell Her to Commit Suicide