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Evvie72

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Which of the following symptoms, though common in schizophrenia, is NOT required for a formal diagnosis of the disorder?
 
  a. Diminished emotional expression
  b. Disorganized speech
 c. Hallucinations.
 d. Delusions.

Question 2

Marta, a hospitalized patient with schizophrenia, shows an unusual form of catatonia. If someone moves one of her arms or legs into a different position, it just stays that way. Marta's bizarre behavior is called
 
  a. postural dysfunction.
 b. . waxy flexibility.
 c. aerobic immobility
 d. schizophrenic movement disorder.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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