A schizophrenic symptom is called a positive symptom if it __________.

A) involves behaviors not observed in nonschizophrenic individuals
B) is associated with a good prognosis for recovery
C) is considered to be an attempt to deal with other symptoms
D) none of the above

Positive Symptom

Symptoms that add abnormal behaviors or experiences, such as hallucinations or delusions, especially noticeable in psychiatric conditions.

Nonschizophrenic Individuals

People who do not exhibit the symptoms or characteristics of schizophrenia, a complex mental health disorder.

Prognosis

The forecast of how a situation (including an illness) will improve or fail to improve in the future.