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What is the hallmark of psychosis in schizophrenia?
What is the hallmark of psychosis in schizophrenia?
- Delusions and false beliefs
- Presence of hallucinations
- Inability to determine what is real and unreal (correct)
- Excessive disorganized behavior
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the dopamine theory of schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the dopamine theory of schizophrenia?
- Acetylcholine
- GABA
- Dopamine (correct)
- Serotonin
What are the positive symptoms associated with the meso-limbic tract disorder in schizophrenia?
What are the positive symptoms associated with the meso-limbic tract disorder in schizophrenia?
- Attention deficit and anhedonia
- Speech poverty and avolition
- Disorganized behavior and speech (correct)
- Apathy and flat affect
Which factor is considered a cause of schizophrenia related to genetics?
Which factor is considered a cause of schizophrenia related to genetics?
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What is the effect of increased serotonin (5HT) on symptoms in schizophrenia?
What is the effect of increased serotonin (5HT) on symptoms in schizophrenia?
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Study Notes
Schizophrenia Hallmarks and Theories
- The hallmark of psychosis in schizophrenia is a disconnection from reality, characterized by a lack of insight into one's own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.
Neurotransmitters and Schizophrenia
- The dopamine neurotransmitter is implicated in the dopamine theory of schizophrenia, which proposes that an imbalance of dopamine in the brain contributes to the development of the disorder.
Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia
- The positive symptoms associated with the meso-limbic tract disorder in schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior.
Genetics and Schizophrenia
- Genetic predisposition is considered a cause of schizophrenia, with certain genetic factors increasing the risk of developing the disorder.
Serotonin and Schizophrenia
- Increased serotonin (5HT) has been shown to have an antipsychotic effect, reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia, particularly the positive symptoms.
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