Schizophrenia Overview Quiz

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What is a characteristic feature of Schizophrenia?

Consistent emotional stability

Altered cognitive functioning (correct)

Frequent back-and-forth thought processes

Lack of any functional impairment

Which symptom is NOT a criteria for Schizophrenia according to the DSM-5?

Disorganized speech

Manic episodes (correct)

Gross disorganization

Hallucinations

Which condition can be distinguished from Schizophrenia based on the cause of psychotic symptoms?

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder

Major depressive disorder

Substance Induced Psychotic Disorder (correct)

What is a common comorbidity associated with Schizophrenia?

Nicotine dependence Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of Schizophrenia presents with mild changes in functioning?

Prodromal phase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms involves a reduction in a person's outward emotional expression?

Affect Signup and view all the answers

What does alogia refer to in the context of mental health symptoms?

Reduction in speech Signup and view all the answers

Anosognosia is defined as an inability to recognize what aspect of one's condition?

One's own illness Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive symptom is characterized by impaired information processing?

Impaired executive functioning Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed to determine if medical problems are mimicking psychosis?

Mental Status Examination Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by a jumble of words where the meaning is often lost to others?

Word salad Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom indicates a lack of interest or the inability to enjoy activities?

Anhedonia Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes excessive or circumstantial details in conversation before eventually arriving at a point?

Circumstantiality Signup and view all the answers

What is the symptom called that refers to a rapid flow of thoughts without coherent organization?

Flight of ideas Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive symptom involves difficulty in judgment and distractibility?

Cognitive retardation Signup and view all the answers

Which negative symptom is associated with a lack of motivation to initiate and sustain activities?

Avolition Signup and view all the answers

What type of symptoms reflect feelings of hopelessness and displeasure?

Affective symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of positive thought disorders?

Avolition Signup and view all the answers

What does depersonalization refer to in the context of alterations in perception?

Feeling disconnected from oneself Signup and view all the answers

Which alteration in perception specifically involves taste?

Gustatory Hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms indicates impaired ability to experience pleasure?

Anhedonia Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic behavior associated with katatonia?

Waxy flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is characterized by the experience of false sensory perceptions?

Hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the inability to engage in social interactions?

Asociality Signup and view all the answers

What type of symptom involves repeated gestures or movements that mimic others?

Echopraxia Signup and view all the answers

Which alteration in behavior involves a lack of movement or a slowing in response?

Motor retardation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes auditory hallucinations?

Hearing sounds that are not there Signup and view all the answers