Asked by Ghada Nakhal on May 14, 2024

verifed

Verified

Which severe disorder(s) is(are) characterized by delusions,hallucinations,disorganized speech,and/or diminished emotional expression?

A) anorexia nervosa
B) dissociative disorders
C) personality disorders
D) schizophrenia

Disorganized Speech

A symptom often observed in certain psychological disorders, characterized by incoherent or nonsensical talk, indicating disrupted thinking.

Delusions

False beliefs held strongly by an individual, despite clear evidence to the contrary, often observed in psychological conditions.

Schizophrenia

A complex, long-term medical disorder involving a range of problems with thinking, emotion, and behavior, including delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

  • Explain the concepts of psychotic disorders and the symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
verifed

Verified Answer

ER
Elizabeth RoviraMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and/or diminished emotional expression are all symptoms of schizophrenia. Anorexia nervosa is a severe eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions or disruptions of memory, consciousness, and identity. Personality disorders are characterized by deeply ingrained patterns of behavior and thought that are inflexible and maladaptive. None of these disorders feature delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and diminished emotional expression.