Psychosis and Prodrome Overview

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Which disorder is characterised by psychotic disturbances that last less than one month and are not related to a mood disorder, general medical condition, or substance misuse?

  • Psychotic disorder due to general medical disorder
  • Schizophreniform disorder
  • Schizoaffective disorder
  • Brief psychotic disorder (correct)

What is a primary difference between schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia?

  • Impairment of functioning
  • Disturbances in thought processes and behaviour
  • Onset in late teens or early adulthood
  • Severe mood swings of mania or depression (correct)

Which type of hallucination is the most commonly reported according to Waters & Fernyhough (2016)?

  • Tactile hallucinations
  • Olfactory hallucinations
  • Visual hallucinations
  • Auditory hallucinations (correct)

What distinguishes delusional disorder from other psychotic disorders?

<p>Basis in reality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by a duration typically lasting between one and six months?

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

What is the American Psychiatric Association's definition of psychosis?

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

According to George et al. (2017), what is a key characteristic of the prodrome phase of psychosis?

<p>Subtle changes in behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom experienced by individuals in the prodrome of disorders on the psychosis spectrum?

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

What term is used to describe brief subtle changes in perception, such as hearing or seeing something others cannot, that usually last only a few minutes?

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In the prodrome phase of disorders on the psychosis spectrum, what may adolescents who go on to develop schizophrenia experience significant issues with?

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What term is used to describe early symptoms and signs of illness preceding the characteristic manifestations?

<p>Prodrome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign or symptom in the prodrome of disorders on the psychosis spectrum?

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According to the American Psychiatric Association (2022), what is psychosis defined as?

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

What type of changes in perception usually occur in individuals in the prodrome of disorders on the psychosis spectrum?

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Which of the following is a common symptom seen during the prodrome phase of psychosis?

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What do individuals suffering from psychosis typically experience according to the American Psychiatric Association (2022)?

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What distinguishes individuals in the prodrome phase of psychosis according to George et al. (2017)?

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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with the prodrome phase of disorders on the psychosis spectrum?

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In the prodrome phase, what might individuals going on to develop schizophrenia experience significant issues with?

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What are individuals suffering from psychosis disconnected with according to the American Psychiatric Association?

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What term is used to describe the emergence of unusual or strange beliefs during the prodrome phase?

<p>Delusions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a sign of subtle changes in behavior during the prodrome phase?

<p>Deterioration of school work performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between schizophreniform disorder and schizophrenia?

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Which disorder is characterized by brief psychotic disturbances that are unrelated to mood disorders or substance misuse?

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What distinguishes schizoaffective disorder from schizophrenia?

<p>Presence of mood swings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hallucination involves false sensations that are felt by the person with schizophrenia?

<p>Tactile hallucinations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of delusion involves a false belief that someone of a higher status is in love with the individual?

<p>Delusions of erotomania (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of speech pattern in individuals with schizophrenia is marked by rapid, slow, pressured, hesitant, or emotional speech?

<p>Disorganized speech (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom of schizophrenia includes disturbances in executive functioning and memory problems?

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What type of delusion involves a false belief regarding the functioning of one's body?

<p>Somatic delusions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of delusion involves a false belief that an object or part of the body no longer exists?

<p>Nihilistic delusions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In schizophrenia, which type of speech pattern is marked by mutism and poverty of speech?

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What is a common term used for completely unintelligible speech in individuals with schizophrenia?

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Which symptom of schizophrenia includes feelings of anxiety, dysphoria (anguish), and irritability?

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What distinguishes paranoid delusions from somatic delusions in schizophrenia?

<p>The oversuspiciousness leading to persecutory beliefs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In schizophrenia, what term is used to describe hesitant and slurred speech?

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Which cognitive symptom of schizophrenia involves poor concentration and difficulty following instructions?

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What type of delusion involves an increased sense of importance or self-worth?

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