Positive Symptom

Definition

Positive symptoms are abnormal experiences or behaviors that are added to a person's normal repertoire of thoughts and actions. They include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior.

Related terms

Hallucinations:

Perception of sensations that aren't actually present. (e.g., hearing voices)

Delusions:

False beliefs that persist despite evidence to the contrary. (e.g., believing you have superpowers)

Disorganized Speech: Incoherent and illogical speech patterns. (e.g., jumping between unrelated topics)