Schizophrenia Introductory Quiz

Which category of symptoms in schizophrenia includes delusions, hallucinations, and grossly disorganized thinking, speech, and behavior?

What is the term for the false sensory perceptions or perceptual experiences that do not exist in reality?

What term is used to describe the absence of any facial expression that would indicate emotions or mood?

What is the term for the tendency to speak little or to convey little substance of meaning?

Which disorder is diagnosed when the client has a mixture of psychotic and mood symptoms?

What type of medication may control the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

What is the term for the absence of will, ambition, or drive to take action or accomplish tasks?

Which symptom of schizophrenia is marked by periods of agitation or excitement and psychological immobility?

What term is used to describe the inability to concentrate or focus on a topic or activity?

What is the term for holding seemingly contradictory beliefs or feelings about the same person, event, or situation?

Which type of schizoaffective disorder is similar to bipolar disorder in long-term outcomes?

What is the term for the feeling no joy or pleasure from life or any activities or relationships?

What is schizophrenia characterized by?

How is schizophrenia thought of?

What is the prevalence of schizophrenia estimated to be?

What was the public's perception of schizophrenia in the past?

How has the mental health community come to view schizophrenia?

At what age is schizophrenia usually diagnosed?

What is the peak incidence of onset for schizophrenia in men?

What is the peak incidence of onset for schizophrenia in women?

What has increased the effectiveness of treatment for schizophrenia?

How do clients with medically supervised illness and treatment live in the community?

At what age does schizophrenia rarely manifest?

What has the mental health community educated the public about regarding schizophrenia?