60 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Delusions
Which neurotransmitter is believed to be dysregulated in schizophrenia?
Dopamine
What is the primary feature of psychosis?
Delusions
Which term describes an illness characterized by a loss of boundaries with reality and loss of insight?
Psychosis
What is the duration required for a psychotic episode to be deemed significant?
1 week
Which of the following is NOT considered a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Affective flattening
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive abnormality associated with schizophrenia?
Anhedonia
Which environmental factor is NOT associated with the development of psychotic symptoms?
Mood disorder
Which of the following is NOT classified as a neurosis?
Schizophrenia
Which symptom is characterized by a belief held firmly but on inadequate grounds?
Delusion
Which one of the following is a positive symptom of acute syndrome in schizophrenia?
Disorder of thinking
Which one of the following is a negative symptom of chronic syndrome in schizophrenia?
Catatonia
Which one of the following is a risk factor for schizophrenia?
Family history of affective disorder
What is the prevalence of schizophrenia?
0.2-0.7%
What is the incidence of schizophrenia?
2/10,000 per year
Which one of the following is a factor associated with better prognosis in schizophrenia?
Early treatment
What is the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) in schizophrenia?
Time
Which one of the following substances is NOT associated with substance misuse in schizophrenia?
Benzodiazepines
What is the impact of cannabis on the developing brain?
More potent than other substances
What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia experience suicidal ideation?
5-10%
Which type of delusion is characterized by the belief that one is being controlled by an external force or implant?
Delusion of passivity
What is the term for a perception experienced in the absence of an external stimulus?
Hallucination
Which term is used to describe disorganized speech and thought patterns, often characterized by muddled or difficult to follow speech?
Conceptual disorganization
Who coined the term 'schizophrenia' and described fundamental symptoms such as abnormal associations, autism, abnormal affect, and ambivalence?
Bleuler
According to Schneider's First Rank Symptoms, which of the following is considered pathognomonic of schizophrenia?
Thought insertion
Which of the following is NOT a differential diagnosis for schizophrenia?
Personality disorder
Which of the following is a sign often associated with schizophrenia?
Tardive dyskinesias
Which of the following is true about the diagnosis of schizophrenia?
Clinical interview is required
Which of the following is a type of delusion often associated with schizophrenia?
All of the above
What is the minimum criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to ICD 10?
Persistent delusions
Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of psychosis?
Auditory hallucinations
Which of the following is a common cause of visual hallucinations?
Fever
Which brain areas are associated with auditory hallucinations?
Speech processing areas
Which term describes an abnormality of thinking characterized by muddled or difficult to follow speech?
Conceptual disorganisation
Which of the following is the primary objective of the session?
To provide a background for the symposium on psychosis and schizophrenia
What are the main symptoms that psychiatrists use to identify people with psychosis?
Positive symptoms
What is the focus of the lecture on the aetiology of schizophrenia?
To explain the nature of schizophrenia and its associated signs and symptoms
What is the main characteristic of the clinical features of schizophrenia?
They are incredibly complicated and varied
What is the primary feature of psychosis?
Loss of boundaries with reality
What is the duration required for a psychotic episode to be deemed significant?
One week or more
What is the definition of a delusion?
A belief held firmly on inadequate grounds
What is the role of early intervention services in psychiatry?
To improve the outcomes of people with schizophrenia
Which of the following is a characteristic of neurosis?
Interference with daily functioning
What is the primary cause of schizophrenia?
Genetics
Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the symptoms of schizophrenia?
Dopamine
What is the difference between neurosis and psychosis?
Neurosis refers to common mental health issues, while psychosis refers to severe illnesses
Which type of delusion is characterized by the belief that one possesses superhuman powers?
Grandiose delusion
What is the term for a delusion that involves the belief that external forces are controlling one's thoughts or actions?
Persecutory delusion
Which type of delusion is characterized by the belief that external events or objects have a specific meaning or relevance to oneself?
Delusion of reference
What is the term for a delusion that involves the belief that one's thoughts or actions are being controlled by an external force?
Delusion of passivity
Which term is still used today to describe the early onset of cognitive decline in individuals with apparent dementia?
Dementia praecox
Who coined the term 'schizophrenia' and described fundamental symptoms such as abnormal associations, autism, abnormal affect, and ambivalence?
Bleuler
Which type of hallucination is characterized by hearing one's own thoughts being spoken aloud?
Second person hallucination
Which symptom of schizophrenia involves the delusion that thoughts are being put into one's mind or taken out of one's mind?
Thought broadcast
Which diagnostic system is commonly used in psychiatry to classify disorders?
DSM-5
How many symptoms are required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the ICD-10?
Two of the last lots
What is the purpose of diagnosing people with schizophrenia?
To classify the disorder
What is the primary requirement for a diagnosis of schizophrenia within a month?
Meeting the symptom criteria
Which disorder is classified based on clusters of symptoms in psychiatry?
Schizophrenia
Which term is used to describe the current diagnostic system used in psychiatry?
DSM-5
Test your knowledge on schizophrenia and its clinical features with this quiz. Learn about the signs, symptoms, causes, epidemiology, and prognosis of this complex psychiatric disorder.
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