Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Terminology

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What term is used to describe fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence?

Delusions (correct)

Loose Associations

Affective flattening

Tangentiality

Which type of hallucination involves perception-like experiences without an external stimulus, such as auditory or visual perceptions?

Avolition

Delusions

Affective flattening

Hallucinations (correct)

Which symptom in psychosis can manifest as childlike silliness, unpredictable agitation, or marked decrease in reactivity to the environment?

Grandiose Delusions

Alogia

Catatonic Behavior (correct)

Asociality

What term describes the absence of behaviors that are normally present, such as speech, affect, and motivation?

Negative Symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which type of disorganized symptom can impair effective communication and be inferred from speech with loose associations or tangentiality?

Disorganized Thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sensorimotor symptom associated with catatonia?

Echolalia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of catatonia?

Memory enhancement Signup and view all the answers

What kind of symptoms are often experienced during the prodromal phase of Schizophrenia?

Subthreshold positive psychotic symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Prior to DSM-5, what were some of the diagnostic subtypes of Schizophrenia?

Paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the premorbid phase in Schizophrenia?

Evidence of cognitive, emotional, and behavior signs before the prodromal phase Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for the diagnosis of Schizophrenia according to the provided text?

Marked impairment in functioning Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom must be present for a diagnosis of Schizophrenia as per the text?

Disorganized speech Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the prodromal or residual periods in Schizophrenia according to the text?

Negative symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which area of functioning needs to be markedly below previous levels for a Schizophrenia diagnosis?

Interpersonal relations Signup and view all the answers

What duration is essential for continuous signs of disturbance to be present in Schizophrenia diagnosis?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis for diagnosing Schizophreniform disorder?

Interview and history taking Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is not typically helped by antipsychotic medications in Schizophreniform disorder?

Cognitive deficits Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with some antipsychotic medications used in Schizophreniform disorder?

Tardive dyskinesia Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication may theoretically help with attention problems in Schizophreniform but could potentially increase vulnerability to psychotic episodes?

Stimulants Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of adjunct medications like mood stabilizers and sedatives in treating Schizophreniform disorder?

Stabilize mood and address agitation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for a diagnosis of Schizophrenia in the given context?

Meeting Criterion A during an uninterrupted period of illness Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would NOT support the diagnosis described in the text?

Meeting criteria for both major mood and schizophrenic episodes at different times Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Substance-Induced delusions and hallucinations from those in the context of the text?

Symptoms develop during or soon after substance use Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is crucial in ruling out other Psychotic Disorders in the given scenario?

Not attributing symptoms to substances or medical conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a commonality between Schizophrenia and Substance-Induced psychotic disorders?

Both may co-occur with medical comorbidities Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk factor for developing schizophrenia according to the text?

Low birth weight Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a suspected neurodevelopmental factor contributing to schizophrenia according to the text?

Pruning problems Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the outcomes of excessive synaptic pruning in individuals with schizophrenia based on the text?

Severe impairments Signup and view all the answers

Which brain abnormality is prominently observed in individuals with schizophrenia according to the text?

Reduced white matter integrity Signup and view all the answers

What common symptomatology related to auditory perceptions activates similar brain regions as hallucinations according to the text?

External perceptions Signup and view all the answers

What kind of memory impairment is typically observed in patients with schizophrenia?

Nonverbal Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive domain shows significant overlap between clinical features of schizophrenia and frontal system dysfunction?

Executive Functions Signup and view all the answers

What symptom is associated with antipsychotic treatment that is typically reversible?

Parkinsonian symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which neuropsychological finding is a key determinant of functional disability in people with schizophrenia?

Theory of mind Signup and view all the answers

What sensorimotor symptom is associated with catatonia and is potentially irreversible?