Andre is a 27-year-old who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He began experiencing psychotic symptoms in his teenage years; during this time, he had also been using illicit substances and engaging in a range of problematic, rule-breaking behavior. His primary symptom of clinical attention is his delusional belief that he has lots of children, despite clear evidence that he actually has no children (and never has). Although he is unable to be employed due to his mental illness, he has realized improvements in his functioning by maintaining adherence to his prescribed antipsychotic medication. When he is taking his medication, he is generally not distressed, is able to perform basic self-care functions independently (e.g., dressing himself, taking his medication as prescribed), and has been able to have a satisfying relationship with his fiancée, Tessa.
In the video, there was no mention of Andre ever having experienced hallucinations (e.g., hearing voices or seeing things that aren't really there). Given that Andre meets diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia, what can you assume about his experience with hallucinations?
Andre may not have experienced hallucinations in the past 6 months, but he must have experienced hallucinations at some point in his life.
Andre has never experienced hallucinations at any point in his life.
Andre must have experienced hallucinations at some point within the past 6 months.
The diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia state that there has to be significant impairment in some aspect of the person's functioning. Based on the content of the video and the About the Patient information provided about Andre, in what way is his functioning most obviously and significantly impaired?
He maintains delusional beliefs despite taking medication as prescribed.
He is unable to care for his own basic needs (e.g., hygiene, caring for his home, etc.).
He is not able to maintain employment.
He has significant problems in his relationship with Tessa.
Which of the following was a "negative symptom" of schizophrenia that Andre displayed?
Being so upset when Tessa insisted she has no children that he called her a "liar."
The paranoid belief that his mom was going to shoot him and bury him.
His reliance on medication to maintain his present level of functioning.
His lack of emotional expression when he talks.