Asked by Alexis Morales on Jul 28, 2024

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Dre has paranoid delusions in which he believes all people with glasses are spying on him;he also hears voices telling him that he should hurt himself in order keep the spies away.Dre,who was diagnosed with schizophrenia,is demonstrating

A) positive symptoms.
B) catatonia.
C) selective attention.
D) negative symptoms.

Paranoid Delusions

Unfounded suspicions or exaggerated mistrust of others, often a component of paranoid personality disorder or schizophrenia.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms of certain mental health disorders which involve the presence of aberrant perceptions or behaviors, such as hallucinations or delusions.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to detachment from reality.

  • Recognize the manifestations and reactions to treatment for schizophrenia.
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Grégoire MortierJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Dre is exhibiting positive symptoms because he is experiencing delusions (belief that people with glasses are spying on him) and hallucinations (hearing voices telling him to hurt himself). Positive symptoms involve an excess or distortion of normal functions.