Questions and Answers
Alogia refers to an increase in speech and a decrease in pausing before speaking.
False
Anhedonia describes an increased drive or ability to engage in actions necessary for positive outcomes.
False
Delusions are false beliefs that can easily be changed when presented with conflicting information.
False
Disorganized speech can involve responses that logically follow from one another.
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Flat affect refers to an increase in emotional display through gestures and speech intonation.
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Hallucinations are perceptual experiences that occur without external stimuli.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used exclusively to measure brain functions.
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Functional capacity refers to the ability to engage in self-care and social relationships.
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A reduction in the amount of speech and/or increased pausing before speech is known as Alogia.
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Catatonia involves an increase in responsiveness to external stimuli.
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Delusions are beliefs that can change easily when faced with conflicting information.
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Disorganized behavior includes actions or appearance that are typical across subcultures.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate the function of other neurotransmitters.
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Episodic memory refers to the inability to learn and retrieve new information.
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Flat affect is characterized by a noticeable increase in emotional expression.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can measure both the structure and function of the brain.
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Alogia is characterized by an increase in the amount of speech and a decrease in pausing before the initiation of speech.
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Anhedonia is defined as a decreased ability to engage in actions necessary for achieving positive outcomes.
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Catatonia can involve behaviors that reflect a heightened responsiveness to the external environment.
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Delusions are beliefs that are easily changeable when presented with contradictory information.
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Disorganized behavior may include unusual dress and rituals that are common across various subcultures.
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Episodic memory enables an individual to retrieve new information and episodes from their life.
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Hallucinations are perceptual experiences that may occur with external stimuli.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is exclusively a method for assessing the structure of the brain.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Their Meanings
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Alogia: Characterized by reduced speech output and increased pauses before speaking, indicating a lack of conversation spontaneity.
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Anhedonia/Amotivation: Refers to diminished motivation or inability to engage in actions that lead to potentially positive outcomes, affecting overall drive.
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Catatonia: Exhibits significant unresponsiveness to the environment, which may manifest as unusual postures, lack of verbal or motor responses, or excessive, purposeless movements.
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Delusions: These are persistent false beliefs resistant to change despite contradictory evidence, often shaped by cultural influences.
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Diagnostic Criteria: Specific benchmarks for identifying psychiatric disorders, typically found in manuals like the DSM-5 and ICD-9.
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Disorganized Behavior: Involves actions or appearances that significantly deviate from accepted norms across subcultures, including bizarre clothing and unusual rituals.
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Disorganized Speech: Describes speech that lacks coherence, where responses do not logically follow questions or are disconnected from one another.
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Dopamine: A critical neurotransmitter in the brain linked to the regulation of various neural functions, including mood and reward pathways.
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Episodic Memory: The cognitive ability to learn and retrieve specific events or experiences from one's life, forming part of long-term memory.
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Flat Affect: A noticeable reduction in emotional expressiveness, evident in facial cues, gestures, and tone of voice, affecting interpersonal communication.
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Functional Capacity: Refers to an individual's ability to perform daily self-care activities, work responsibilities, attend educational institutions, and maintain social relationships.
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Hallucinations: False perceptual experiences (auditory, visual, olfactory, gustatory, or somatic) that occur without external stimuli, leading to distorted senses.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A technology that utilizes strong magnetic fields to provide detailed images of brain structures and monitor brain activity during cognitive tasks.
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Neurodevelopmental: Pertains to the processes that affect brain development, occurring both prenatally and during childhood growth stages.
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET): A neuroimaging technique that employs radio-labelled substances to assess neurotransmitter receptor distribution and activity in response to drugs or cognitive tasks.
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Processing Speed: Indicates how quickly an individual can perceive and respond to auditory or visual information, reflecting cognitive efficiency.
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Psychopathology: The study of mental health disorders characterized by various psychological or psychiatric symptoms impacting daily functioning.
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Working Memory: The capacity to hold and manipulate information in the short term, typically for 30 seconds or less, crucial for cognitive tasks and reasoning.
Vocabulary and Their Meanings
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Alogia: Characterized by reduced speech output and increased pauses before speaking, indicating a lack of conversation spontaneity.
-
Anhedonia/Amotivation: Refers to diminished motivation or inability to engage in actions that lead to potentially positive outcomes, affecting overall drive.
-
Catatonia: Exhibits significant unresponsiveness to the environment, which may manifest as unusual postures, lack of verbal or motor responses, or excessive, purposeless movements.
-
Delusions: These are persistent false beliefs resistant to change despite contradictory evidence, often shaped by cultural influences.
-
Diagnostic Criteria: Specific benchmarks for identifying psychiatric disorders, typically found in manuals like the DSM-5 and ICD-9.
-
Disorganized Behavior: Involves actions or appearances that significantly deviate from accepted norms across subcultures, including bizarre clothing and unusual rituals.
-
Disorganized Speech: Describes speech that lacks coherence, where responses do not logically follow questions or are disconnected from one another.
-
Dopamine: A critical neurotransmitter in the brain linked to the regulation of various neural functions, including mood and reward pathways.
-
Episodic Memory: The cognitive ability to learn and retrieve specific events or experiences from one's life, forming part of long-term memory.
-
Flat Affect: A noticeable reduction in emotional expressiveness, evident in facial cues, gestures, and tone of voice, affecting interpersonal communication.
-
Functional Capacity: Refers to an individual's ability to perform daily self-care activities, work responsibilities, attend educational institutions, and maintain social relationships.
-
Hallucinations: False perceptual experiences (auditory, visual, olfactory, gustatory, or somatic) that occur without external stimuli, leading to distorted senses.
-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A technology that utilizes strong magnetic fields to provide detailed images of brain structures and monitor brain activity during cognitive tasks.
-
Neurodevelopmental: Pertains to the processes that affect brain development, occurring both prenatally and during childhood growth stages.
-
Positron Emission Tomography (PET): A neuroimaging technique that employs radio-labelled substances to assess neurotransmitter receptor distribution and activity in response to drugs or cognitive tasks.
-
Processing Speed: Indicates how quickly an individual can perceive and respond to auditory or visual information, reflecting cognitive efficiency.
-
Psychopathology: The study of mental health disorders characterized by various psychological or psychiatric symptoms impacting daily functioning.
-
Working Memory: The capacity to hold and manipulate information in the short term, typically for 30 seconds or less, crucial for cognitive tasks and reasoning.
Vocabulary and Their Meanings
-
Alogia: Characterized by reduced speech output and increased pauses before speaking, indicating a lack of conversation spontaneity.
-
Anhedonia/Amotivation: Refers to diminished motivation or inability to engage in actions that lead to potentially positive outcomes, affecting overall drive.
-
Catatonia: Exhibits significant unresponsiveness to the environment, which may manifest as unusual postures, lack of verbal or motor responses, or excessive, purposeless movements.
-
Delusions: These are persistent false beliefs resistant to change despite contradictory evidence, often shaped by cultural influences.
-
Diagnostic Criteria: Specific benchmarks for identifying psychiatric disorders, typically found in manuals like the DSM-5 and ICD-9.
-
Disorganized Behavior: Involves actions or appearances that significantly deviate from accepted norms across subcultures, including bizarre clothing and unusual rituals.
-
Disorganized Speech: Describes speech that lacks coherence, where responses do not logically follow questions or are disconnected from one another.
-
Dopamine: A critical neurotransmitter in the brain linked to the regulation of various neural functions, including mood and reward pathways.
-
Episodic Memory: The cognitive ability to learn and retrieve specific events or experiences from one's life, forming part of long-term memory.
-
Flat Affect: A noticeable reduction in emotional expressiveness, evident in facial cues, gestures, and tone of voice, affecting interpersonal communication.
-
Functional Capacity: Refers to an individual's ability to perform daily self-care activities, work responsibilities, attend educational institutions, and maintain social relationships.
-
Hallucinations: False perceptual experiences (auditory, visual, olfactory, gustatory, or somatic) that occur without external stimuli, leading to distorted senses.
-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A technology that utilizes strong magnetic fields to provide detailed images of brain structures and monitor brain activity during cognitive tasks.
-
Neurodevelopmental: Pertains to the processes that affect brain development, occurring both prenatally and during childhood growth stages.
-
Positron Emission Tomography (PET): A neuroimaging technique that employs radio-labelled substances to assess neurotransmitter receptor distribution and activity in response to drugs or cognitive tasks.
-
Processing Speed: Indicates how quickly an individual can perceive and respond to auditory or visual information, reflecting cognitive efficiency.
-
Psychopathology: The study of mental health disorders characterized by various psychological or psychiatric symptoms impacting daily functioning.
-
Working Memory: The capacity to hold and manipulate information in the short term, typically for 30 seconds or less, crucial for cognitive tasks and reasoning.
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Test your knowledge on key psychological terms such as alogia, anhedonia, and catatonia. This quiz challenges you to match the vocabulary with their correct meanings and deepen your understanding of these concepts.
