As an alternative to the current classification scheme, it has been proposed that schizophrenic disorders be divided into just two categories based on:
Correct answer: D. the predominance of negative versus positive symptoms.
- A. whether the prognosis is favorable or unfavorable.
- B. whether the disorder is mild or severe.
- C. the predominance of thought disturbances.
- D. the predominance of negative versus positive symptoms.
Explanation
A proposed alternative divides schizophrenia according to whether positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, or negative symptoms, such as emotional flatness and social withdrawal, predominate. Thus the distinction is between negative and positive symptoms.
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