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What is Szasz's perspective on schizophrenia and mental illnesses?
What is Szasz's perspective on schizophrenia and mental illnesses?
- They are caused by biological factors only.
- They are considered as real medical illnesses.
- They are metaphors representing 'problems in living'. (correct)
- They are purely societal constructs.
According to DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is NOT a criterion for schizophrenia?
According to DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is NOT a criterion for schizophrenia?
- Grossly organized behavior
- Delusions
- Markedly diminished level of functioning
- Continuous sings of disturbance persisting for 3 months (correct)
What does the Diathesis-Stress model propose about schizophrenia?
What does the Diathesis-Stress model propose about schizophrenia?
- It is not influenced by any external factors.
- It results from the interaction between predisposition and stress. (correct)
- It is caused by environmental factors only.
- It is solely caused by genetic predisposition.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Biological Model of schizophrenia?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Biological Model of schizophrenia?
What did Rosenhan's 'pseudo-patient' study reveal about social labeling and schizophrenia?
What did Rosenhan's 'pseudo-patient' study reveal about social labeling and schizophrenia?
What was a common reinforcement mechanism used in long-term hospitalization for schizophrenia?
What was a common reinforcement mechanism used in long-term hospitalization for schizophrenia?
What proportion of individuals with schizophrenia are believed to recover?
What proportion of individuals with schizophrenia are believed to recover?
Which type of delusion involves the belief that one is being victimized?
Which type of delusion involves the belief that one is being victimized?
What is the term for made-up words used by individuals with schizophrenia?
What is the term for made-up words used by individuals with schizophrenia?
What is a common type of delusion experienced by individuals with schizophrenia?
What is a common type of delusion experienced by individuals with schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a negative symptom associated with schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a negative symptom associated with schizophrenia?
Which abnormal motor behavior in schizophrenia involves a marked decrease in reactivity to the environment?
Which abnormal motor behavior in schizophrenia involves a marked decrease in reactivity to the environment?
What is a common symptom of disorganized thought inferred from speech in individuals with schizophrenia?
What is a common symptom of disorganized thought inferred from speech in individuals with schizophrenia?
Which of the following is categorized as an auditory hallucination in schizophrenia?
Which of the following is categorized as an auditory hallucination in schizophrenia?
What is a significant belief held by mental health professionals regarding schizophrenia prognosis?
What is a significant belief held by mental health professionals regarding schizophrenia prognosis?
