Psychology Chapter: Schizophrenia Facts

<p>Less than 5% of people with Schizophrenia engage in violence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships with others. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alicia Kuhr (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recreation Therapist in Forensic Psychiatry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetic predisposition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Negative symptoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schizoaffective disorder includes both schizophrenia symptoms and mood disorder symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Muscle stiffness/spasms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prefrontal cortex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delusional disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Block both dopamine and serotonin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changing one's response to psychotic experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A loss of touch with reality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improve problem-solving skills, goal-setting skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Volleyball (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To offer patients a chance to practice skills in a social environment, promoting community reintegration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting competition between patients to achieve higher goals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tracking supplies to ensure accountability and safety. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strong desire to participate in all available therapeutic programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between psychiatry and the law. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using complex and abstract explanations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Selecting outing locations and being aware of the index offense and associated news reports. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaborating with multi-disciplinary team. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify potential safety and risk considerations related to the patient's physical health. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing strict rules regarding participation in activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pre-planning with patients and working with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate schedules. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Punitive measures for criminal behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Offer programs throughout the day. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A complex mental illness that affects thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Approximately 1% to 4% of the population experiences schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia does not mean having multiple personalities; that's a myth.

Schizophrenia can be treated effectively with medication and therapy.

It affects how a person thinks, feels, behaves, and relates to others.

Less than 5% of individuals with schizophrenia engage in violence.

Schizophrenia occurs across all ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic groups.

Many people can and do recover with treatment.

Enhances physical and psychological well-being, reduces stress, and improves mood.

Promotes social competence and cognitive skills through sports activities.

Enhances motivation and self-efficacy through specific and realistic goals.

Uses art to express emotions and promote self-discovery.

Supports reintegration into community while developing skills for recovery.

The intersection of psychiatry and law, focusing on legal aspects of mental health.

Obstacles that prevent individuals from participating in therapeutic activities.

Symptoms of mental illness that can hinder participation in therapy (e.g., disorganized thinking).

Unwanted effects of medication, such as drowsiness or weight gain, that may affect engagement.

Negative perceptions and attitudes towards mental illness that reduce acceptance in the community.

Insufficient support systems such as finances, social relationships, or education for individuals in recovery.

The personal abilities required for social interaction and lifestyle management, which may be lacking.

Activities designed to improve well-being and social skills in individuals with mental health issues.

The process of involving individuals with mental illness in social and recreational activities in their community.

Key factors to consider when planning therapy, including program length and safety.

Symptoms that add or distort normal functioning, including hallucinations and delusions.

Symptoms that reduce normal functioning, such as lack of pleasure and motivation.

Sensory experiences that occur without external stimuli, can be auditory, visual, or tactile.

Firmly held false beliefs regardless of evidence to the contrary.

A symptom indicating a loss of touch with reality, often involving hallucinations and delusions.

Medications that reduce or relieve symptoms of psychosis.

A treatment involving controlled electric pulses to stimulate the brain for mood changes.

A therapy focusing on changing negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behavior.

A disorder with a mix of schizophrenia symptoms and mood disorder symptoms.