Schizophrenia: practice question

A Psychiatry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Psychiatry · Schizophrenia

Sample item

Which is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Auditory hallucinations

The defining Schizophrenia feature supports Auditory hallucinations; this conclusion most directly matches the clinical presentation and the usual principle being assessed.

Option by option

  • A. Auditory hallucinations (correct)

    Correct. Auditory hallucinations is supported by the key finding in this scenario.

  • B. Flat affect

    Flat affect does not fit the central schizophrenia clue.

  • C. Social withdrawal

    Social withdrawal may be relevant in another setting but is not the best answer here.

  • D. Reduced motivation

    Reduced motivation is inconsistent with the priority or diagnosis described.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is A, Auditory hallucinations. The defining Schizophrenia feature supports Auditory hallucinations; this conclusion most directly matches the clinical presentation and the usual principle being assessed.

Why is "Flat affect" not the answer?

Flat affect does not fit the central schizophrenia clue.

Why is "Social withdrawal" not the answer?

Social withdrawal may be relevant in another setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Reduced motivation" not the answer?

Reduced motivation is inconsistent with the priority or diagnosis described.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Schizophrenia in Psychiatry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Auditory hallucinations is supported by the key finding in this scenario.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Schizophrenia?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.