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Question

Consider the following statements regarding schizophrenia:
1. Patient feels that other persons put thoughts into his mind
2. Patient feels that he is being punished for his wrong doings
3. He may be in a state of catatonia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is
1 and 3 only

Schizophrenia Symptoms Analysis

This question requires identifying accurate statements describing symptoms of schizophrenia.

Statement Evaluation:

  • Statement 1: Patient feels that other persons put thoughts into his mind. This describes a common positive symptom known as 'thought insertion', a type of delusion of influence. This is characteristic of schizophrenia. Correct.
  • Statement 2: Patient feels that he is being punished for his wrongdoings. While feelings of guilt or persecution can occur in schizophrenia, this statement is less specific and may also be associated with other conditions like depression. It is not as defining a symptom as the others listed in the context of schizophrenia. Incorrect in this context.
  • Statement 3: He may be in a state of catatonia. Catatonia is a motor syndrome recognized as a specifier for schizophrenia. Symptoms can include stupor, excitement, or peculiar movements. This is a recognized feature associated with schizophrenia. Correct.

Conclusion:

Statements 1 and 3 accurately represent symptoms or associated features of schizophrenia. Therefore, the correct option includes only these two statements.

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Important Questions from Schizophrenia

  1. Which of the following are First Rank Symptoms of acute schizophrenia? 

    1. Auditory hallucinations 

    2. Broadcasting of thoughts 

    3. Delusional perceptions 

    4. Delirium 

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  2. Perception of an object in absence of stimulus is:
  3. As regards schizophrenia, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
  4. A 60-year old male suffering from auditory hallucinations says that people staying upstairs were talking about him and conspiring against him. He filed a police complaint against them but the allegations were proved to be wrong. The most likely diagnosis is
  5. The following are the features of schizophrenia except
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