10 Questions
Which age range is considered the most dangerous for the onset of schizophrenia?
15 - 25 years old
What is the term for the lack of motivation seen in schizophrenia?
Avolition
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Dopamine
What term describes the reduced psychomotor activity with no response to external or internal stimuli in schizophrenia?
Stupor
What percentage of monozygotic twins have a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia?
47%
Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Waxy flexibility
What is the percentage of genetic predisposition to schizophrenia in di-zygotic twins?
6%
Which theory suggests high dopamine at limbic and mesolimbic systems in schizophrenia?
Viral infection theory
What term describes the lack of motivation seen in schizophrenia?
Anhedonia
What is the age range considered the most dangerous for the onset of schizophrenia?
< 15 years old
Test your knowledge of different types of psychotic disorders including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and delusional disorder. Explore the classifications based on duration, reactions to stress, and characteristics of the psychotic episodes.
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