19 Questions
What is the most common type of hallucination according to the DSM 5?
Command auditory hallucinations
Which formal thought disorder is characterized by going in circles in speech?
Circumstantiality
When do hypnagogic hallucinations occur?
During sleep
What is the effect of less dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway?
Increase in negative symptoms
What is a potential side effect of clozapine treatment?
Blood infections
What is the role of 2nd generation (Atypical) antipsychotics in schizophrenia treatment?
Target both D2 and 5-HT2A receptors
How can social skills training benefit individuals with schizophrenia?
Improving communication skills
What is the characteristic duration of a brief psychotic disorder?
Between 1 day and 1 month
In what kind of individuals does brief psychotic disorder tend to be experienced?
Those undergoing very stressful events
What is the distinguishing factor between brief psychotic disorder and schizophrenia?
Duration of symptoms
Which disorder falls in between brief psychotic disorder and schizophrenia?
Schizophreniform disorder
What characteristic symptoms define schizophrenia?
Delusions and negative symptoms
What is the duration required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?
At least 6 months
What is the main difference between Delusional Disorder and Schizophrenia?
The duration of psychotic signs and symptoms
Which DSM-5 change refers to the requirement for mood symptoms in the majority of the total duration for Schizoaffective Disorder?
Requirement for mood symptoms in Schizoaffective Disorder
In Delusional Disorder, which subtype would apply to an individual who believes that his or her spouse or lover is unfaithful?
Jealous type
What is the central theme of the delusion in the Somatic type of Delusional Disorder?
Experiencing bodily functions or sensations
Which disorder was eliminated in the DSM-5?
Shared Psychotic Disorder
What condition is included in the diagnostic class but elaborated in Psychotic Disorders diagnosed as Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Test your knowledge about brief psychotic disorder and referential delusions, which are characterized by relatively brief episodes of psychosis lasting at least 1 day but less than 1 month. Learn about the symptoms associated with this diagnosis and their association with stressful situations or acute mood changes.
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