American Psychiatric Association

September 8, 2017 | View Online | Psychiatric News

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
What is the relationship between primary and secondary negative symptoms in schizophrenia?
A. Secondary negative symptoms are caused by positive symptoms.
B. Primary negative symptoms occur first (temporally).
C. Secondary negative symptoms are worsened by antipsychotic medication.
D. Primary negative symptoms are more troubling to the patient.
E. Secondary negative symptoms are less responsive to treatment.

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