Philip has been hospitalized for an episode of schizophrenia. He believes that secret agents are bombarding his brain with gamma rays, and he sometimes sees grotesque creatures climbing on the wall of his hospital room. Philip's symptoms are referred to as _____ symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Philip's delusions and hallucinations are positive symptoms of schizophrenia, which refer to the presence of abnormal experiences, behaviors, or perceptions. These symptoms add something to the individual's experience, such as hallucinations, delusions, or disordered thinking.

Philip Has Been Hospitalized for an Episode of Schizophrenia