The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) for schizophrenia has three subscales. The Positive subscale P1 refers to:
- A Delusions ✓
- B Emotional withdrawal
- C Poor rapport
- D Mannerisms and posturing
Correct answer: A. Delusions
Explanation
In PANSS, the Positive subscale (P1-P7) includes: P1 Delusions, P2 Conceptual Disorganization, P3 Hallucinatory Behavior, P4 Excitement, P5 Grandiosity, P6 Suspiciousness/Persecution, and P7 Hostility. The Negative subscale includes emotional withdrawal, poor rapport, blunted affect, and passive apathetic withdrawal. Mannerisms and posturing are in the General Psychopathology subscale.
Reference: Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 11th ed.
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