45 Questions
What is the primary category of disorders in the DSM-5-TR that includes schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
What is a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Auditory hallucinations
What is a characteristic of a person with schizophrenia?
Disorganized and illogical speech
What is a possible behavior of a person with schizophrenia?
Talking to themselves or yelling at someone unseen
What is a false belief about reality in schizophrenia?
Delusion
What is a common experience of people with schizophrenia?
Experiencing false sensations and beliefs
What is the common term used to describe schizophrenia?
A splitting of the self
What is the type of memory that is affected in individuals with schizophrenia, which involves learning and retrieving new information or episodes in one’s life?
Episodic memory
What is the term used to describe the ability to control or regulate one’s behavior in schizophrenia?
Executive function
What is the characteristic of individuals with schizophrenia in terms of processing speed?
Slower than healthy individuals
What is the relationship between cognitive impairments and the development of psychosis in schizophrenia?
Cognitive impairments are a risk factor for developing psychosis
What is the term used to describe the ability to infer the intentions of other people in social cognition?
Theory of mind
What is the region of the brain associated with problems in salience detection mechanisms in delusions in psychosis?
Ventral striatum
What is the type of imaging technique used to study the brain mechanisms of symptoms in schizophrenia?
All of the above
Which region of the brain is thought to play a key role in controlling the use of memory in episodic memory problems in schizophrenia?
Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC)
What is the primary contributor to the structural changes seen in the brains of people with schizophrenia?
Genetic risk for schizophrenia
Which of the following brain regions has been linked to problems in working memory and cognitive control in schizophrenia?
Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC)
What is the characteristic of schizophrenia that makes it challenging to identify specific genes associated with risk for psychosis?
It is a very heterogeneous disorder
What is the likely explanation for the genetic risk for schizophrenia?
The summation of many different genes that each contribute to the likelihood of developing psychosis
Which of the following is a biological risk factor for schizophrenia?
Older fathers
What is the relationship between the genes associated with schizophrenia and other mental health conditions?
The genes associated with schizophrenia are also associated with other mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and depression
What is a common reason why people with schizophrenia may suffer in silence or stay isolated?
They are trying to protect themselves from the horrors they see, hear, or believe are operating in the outside world.
What type of delusion involves the belief that events or objects in the environment have special meaning for the person?
Referential delusions
What is a characteristic of delusions in people with schizophrenia?
They are often fixed and hard to change, even when presented with conflicting information.
What is an example of abnormal motor behavior in people with schizophrenia?
Catatonia
What is the most common type of hallucination in adults with psychosis?
Auditory hallucinations
What is disorganized speech in people with schizophrenia characterized by?
Answers that do not clearly flow from the questions
What is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Anhedonia/amotivation
What is the primary reason why negative symptoms of schizophrenia are difficult to observe?
They are not as apparent to outside observers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of avolition or amotivation?
Lack of enjoyment in pleasurable activities
What is the term for a reduced amount of speech and increased pause frequency and duration?
Alogia
What percentage of the general population has been found to experience psychotic-like symptoms?
10%+
What is the primary difference between schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder?
Duration of symptoms
Which of the following is a critical aspect of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia?
Problems in cognitive function
What is the term for the experience of only delusions?
Delusional disorder
What is a common environmental factor associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia during pregnancy?
Infection
What is a complication that occurs at the time of birth associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia?
Hypoxia
Which of the following demographic factors is associated with a higher risk of developing schizophrenia?
Children born to older fathers
What is a risk factor for developing psychosis, especially in individuals with other risk factors?
Using cannabis
Which of the following groups is at a higher risk of developing schizophrenia due to environmental factors?
Minority ethnic groups
What is the percentage of individuals at 'clinical high risk' who develop a psychotic disorder?
35%
What is a potential benefit of including 'risk' states in the DSM system?
Spurring important research that might have clinical benefits
What is a non-invasive treatment that may help reduce the development of full-blown psychosis in individuals with high-risk symptoms?
Omega-3 fatty acids
What is a characteristic of individuals at 'clinical high risk' for developing psychosis?
They are showing attenuated symptoms of psychosis that have developed recently
What is a concern about including 'risk' states in the DSM system?
It may create mental disorders where none exists
Explore the DSM-5-TR's classification of Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, including symptoms and treatment approaches. Delve into the characteristics of delusions, hallucinations, and negative symptoms. Learn about the disorders and treatment methods for schizophrenia and anxiety.
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