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 of the following is a Schneiderian first-rank symptom of schizophrenia?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Thought insertion

First-rank symptoms include thought insertion, withdrawal and broadcasting, passivity experiences, delusional perception and certain auditory hallucinations. Flight of ideas and pressure of speech belong to mania.

Option by option

  • A. Flight of ideas

    Flight of ideas is a feature of mania.

  • B. Thought insertion (correct)

    Correct.

  • C. Psychomotor retardation

    Psychomotor retardation is a feature of depression.

  • D. Pressure of speech

    Pressure of speech is a feature of mania.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is B, Thought insertion. First-rank symptoms include thought insertion, withdrawal and broadcasting, passivity experiences, delusional perception and certain auditory hallucinations.

Why is "Flight of ideas" not the answer?

Flight of ideas is a feature of mania.

Why is "Psychomotor retardation" not the answer?

Psychomotor retardation is a feature of depression.

Why is "Pressure of speech" not the answer?

Pressure of speech is a feature of mania.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Psychotic disorders in Psychiatry. Flight of ideas and pressure of speech belong to mania.

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.