Delusions
This delusion involves believing you have special powers, fame, or importance.
Delusions of Grandeur
Lack of interest in social relationships or interactions is known as this.
A sudden, complete shift from one topic to an unrelated one is known as this.
Derailment
Remaining motionless and unresponsive for long periods reflects this symptom.
Catatonia
A person believes neutral events contain hidden personal messages meant only for them.
Reduced ability to experience pleasure is referred to as this symptom.
Anhedonia
This speech problem makes it difficult for listeners to follow the speaker’s thinking.
Loose Association
A person repeatedly collects meaningless objects and becomes distressed when asked to discard them, due to disorganized thinking.
Hoarding
A patient insists that a news anchor on TV is sending them secret messages through hand gestures.
Delusions of reference
Lack of interest in social relationships or interactions is known as this.
Asociality
A patient smiles and laughs while describing the death of a close family member.
Inappropriate Affect
A patient shows little motivation to work, socialize, or complete daily tasks.
Avolition
A patient is convinced their coworkers are intentionally trying to poison their lunch, despite no evidence.
Delusions of Persecution
During an interview, a patient gives very brief answers and provides little meaningful information.
Alogia
A student answers a question in class but goes off-topic and never actually addresses the question.
Tangentiality
A patient is convinced coworkers are intentionally trying to sabotage them, while also giving very brief, minimal responses during the interview.
Delusions of Persecution and Alogia
A person insists they were chosen for a secret mission because of their unique abilities.
Delusions of Grandeur
A person reports that hobbies and activities they once loved no longer feel enjoyable or rewarding.
Anhedonia
During an emotional conversation, a patient’s facial expression and voice remain completely flat.
Flat Affect
A patient believes they are uniquely powerful and chosen for a special role, but shows flat emotional expression and little reaction when discussing these beliefs. Which two symptoms best explain this presentation?
Delusions of Grandeur and Affective Flattening