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What are the key features of Schizophrenia?
What are the key features of Schizophrenia?
- Marked symptoms of both schizophrenia and a major depressive or manic episode
- Persistent delusions not bizarre, not due to schizophrenia; persecutory, jealous, grandiose, and somatic delusions common
- Hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized speech caused by medical illness or brain damage
- Various psychotic symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, restricted/inappropriate affect, catatonia (correct)
What is the difference between Positive and Negative Symptoms?
What is the difference between Positive and Negative Symptoms?
Positive symptoms are additions to a person's behavior, while negative symptoms are deficits or reductions in behavior.
The Downward Drift Theory suggests that schizophrenia causes people to fall into a lower socioeconomic status.
The Downward Drift Theory suggests that schizophrenia causes people to fall into a lower socioeconomic status.
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Which of the following is NOT considered a Positive Symptom of Schizophrenia?
Which of the following is NOT considered a Positive Symptom of Schizophrenia?
The ______ hypothesis proposes that schizophrenia is linked to an overactivity of dopamine neurons.
The ______ hypothesis proposes that schizophrenia is linked to an overactivity of dopamine neurons.
Which of these is NOT a primary treatment for Schizophrenia?
Which of these is NOT a primary treatment for Schizophrenia?
What is the most common type of hallucination experienced by people with Schizophrenia?
What is the most common type of hallucination experienced by people with Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is equally distributed between men and women.
Schizophrenia is equally distributed between men and women.
What is the difference between First Generation and Second Generation Antipsychotics?
What is the difference between First Generation and Second Generation Antipsychotics?
Studies have shown strong evidence supporting the "Refrigerator Mother" theory, blaming mothers for their children's diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Studies have shown strong evidence supporting the "Refrigerator Mother" theory, blaming mothers for their children's diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Homelessness is a significant social issue impacting individuals with schizophrenia.
Homelessness is a significant social issue impacting individuals with schizophrenia.
Match the following types of symptoms to their corresponding category:
Match the following types of symptoms to their corresponding category:
What is Catatonia?
What is Catatonia?
Flashcards
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
A psychotic disorder where a person loses touch with reality, often appearing as unusual perceptions, odd thoughts, disturbed emotions, and motor abnormalities.
Brief Psychotic Disorder
Brief Psychotic Disorder
A psychotic disorder with psychotic symptoms lasting less than a month.
Schizophreniform Disorder
Schizophreniform Disorder
A psychotic disorder with psychotic symptoms lasting 1 to 6 months.
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder
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Delusional Disorder
Delusional Disorder
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Psychotic Disorder due to Another Medical Condition
Psychotic Disorder due to Another Medical Condition
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Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder
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Positive Symptoms
Positive Symptoms
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Negative Symptoms
Negative Symptoms
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Delusions
Delusions
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Hallucinations
Hallucinations
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Disorganized Speech
Disorganized Speech
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Inappropriate Affect
Inappropriate Affect
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Catatonia
Catatonia
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Lifetime Prevalence
Lifetime Prevalence
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Dopamine Hypothesis
Dopamine Hypothesis
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Atypical Antipsychotics
Atypical Antipsychotics
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Study Notes
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
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Schizophrenia is a psychosis, a state where the individual loses contact with reality.
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Key features include: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and affect.
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Symptoms persist for at least 6 months.
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Lifetime prevalence is about 1%.
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Schizophrenic disorders are equally likely to affect men and women, starting in the early 20s.
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Brief Psychotic Disorder: Psychotic symptoms present for less than a month. Prevalence unknown.
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Schizophreniform Disorder: Psychotic symptoms last between one and six months. Prevalence is unknown but less than schizophrenia
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Schizoaffective Disorder: Psychotic symptoms co-occur with depressive or manic episodes. Duration unknown, prevalence is unknown but less than schizophrenia
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Delusional Disorder: Delusions are present for at least one month and do not meet criteria for schizophrenia. Prevalence is about 0.1%.
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Psychotic Disorder due to Another Medical Condition: Hallucinations or delusions caused by a medical illness. No minimum duration, prevalence is unknown
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Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder: Hallucinations or delusions directly caused by a substance. No minimum duration, prevalence is unknown.
Key Features and Symptoms
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Positive Symptoms: Excesses or additions to normal behavior.
- Delusions (fixed, false beliefs)
- Hallucinations (false sensory experiences)
- Disorganized thinking and speech (incoherent)
- Inappropriate affect (mismatched emotions)
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Negative Symptoms: Deficits in normal behavior.
- Alogia (poverty of speech)
- Restricted affect (reduced emotional expression)
- Avolition (decreased motivation)
- Flat affect (no emotional expression)
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Psychomotor Symptoms: Disturbances in movement.
Prevalence and Demographics
- Schizophrenia affects approximately 1 in 100 people.
- Prevalence is similar across men and women.
- Average age at onset is 23 for men and 28 for women.
Diagnostic Criteria
- For one month, an individual presents with at least two of the positive or negative symptoms mentioned above (Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized motor behaviour, negative symptoms).
Course and Diagnosis
- Schizophrenia typically begins in the late teens or early thirties.
- Three phases: Prodromal (mild symptoms), Active (visible symptoms), Residual (return to prodromal-like levels).
Other Important Information
- Downward Drift Theory: suggests that schizophrenia can worsen social and economic status.
- Family dysfunction and high expressed emotion: correlates to relapse rates, often a family with high stress and tension.
- Biological factors: genetic predisposition, biochemical abnormalities like dopamine imbalance, and possible viral exposure.
- Treatment: Antipsychotic medications, psychotherapies (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and family therapy).
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Dive into the complexities of schizophrenia and related disorders. This quiz covers key features, prevalence rates, and nuances between various psychotic disorders. Test your knowledge on conditions like brief psychotic disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and more.
