Psychotic disorders: 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 · Psychotic disorders

Sample item

Which is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Auditory hallucination

Positive symptoms add abnormal experiences, such as hallucinations or delusions, whereas negative symptoms reflect loss of normal function.

Option by option

  • A. Auditory hallucination (correct)

    Correct: hallucinations are positive psychotic symptoms.

  • B. Reduced speech

    Reduced speech is a negative symptom.

  • C. Social withdrawal

    Withdrawal is a negative symptom pattern.

  • D. Flat affect

    Flat affect is a negative symptom.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is A, Auditory hallucination. Positive symptoms add abnormal experiences, such as hallucinations or delusions, whereas negative symptoms reflect loss of normal function.

Why is "Reduced speech" not the answer?

Reduced speech is a negative symptom.

Why is "Social withdrawal" not the answer?

Withdrawal is a negative symptom pattern.

Why is "Flat affect" not the answer?

Flat affect is a negative symptom.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Psychotic disorders in Psychiatry. The correct option holds because: Correct: hallucinations are positive psychotic symptoms.

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 Psychotic disorders?

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.