Which of the following is a potential symptom set for schizophrenia?

• A. Euphoria and heightened energy
• B. Inappropriate affect, cognitive deficits, and social cognition deficits
• C. Increased appetite
• D. Excessive aggression

Answer: (B)

Schizophrenia often disrupts how a person feels, thinks, and understands others. Inappropriate affect means emotional responses that don’t fit the situation, which reflects disorganized affect. Cognitive deficits involve problems with attention, memory, and executive function, while social cognition deficits are difficulties recognizing and interpreting others’ emotions and intentions. Together, these features describe a plausible symptom set for schizophrenia, emphasizing impairment in thinking and social processing. The other options point to mood elevation (mania), appetite changes, or aggressive behavior, which are not defining clusters of schizophrenia.