Psychosis and Prodrome Overview

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?

What is a primary difference between schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia?

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

What distinguishes delusional disorder from other psychotic disorders?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a key difference between schizophreniform disorder and schizophrenia?

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

What distinguishes schizoaffective disorder from schizophrenia?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What distinguishes paranoid delusions from somatic delusions in schizophrenia?

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

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

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