18 Questions
What is the most common type of psychotic hallucination?
Hearing voices
What is a delusion of grandiosity?
A false belief that one has a special relationship with an important person
What is the primary characteristic of a delusion?
A false belief that is held despite overwhelming evidence against it
What is the term for false beliefs that involve a sense of persecution or conspiracy?
Delusions of persecution
What type of hallucination is sometimes associated with seizure disorder?
Olfactory hallucinations
What is the term for a false belief that events or objects have special significance to one's life?
Delusions of reference
What is a characteristic of positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
They can come and go, depending on treatment
What is an example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Hearing voices
What is a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia?
Loose associations
What is a common challenge faced by individuals with schizophrenia?
All of the above
What is a requirement for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?
Symptoms persist for at least six months
What is a characteristic of delusions in schizophrenia?
They are persistent and unshakable
What is an example of a delusion related to identity?
Believing that one is someone else, such as Jesus Christ
What is disorganized thinking characterized by?
Talking in a garbled way that is hard to understand
What is an example of a movement disorder associated with schizophrenia?
Agitated body movements, such as repeating certain motions
What is thought blocking characterized by?
Stopping abruptly in the middle of a thought
What is neologism an example of in thought disorders?
Making up meaningless words
What type of symptoms are associated with disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors?
Negative symptoms
Learn about the characteristics of psychotic disorders, including hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, and movement disorders. Identify the differences between these symptoms and understand their implications in psychology.
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