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What does the study suggest as a risk factor for later development of schizophrenia?
What does the study suggest as a risk factor for later development of schizophrenia?
After an influenza outbreak in Finland, which trimester of pregnancy was associated with increased likelihood of having a child with schizophrenia after maternal flu exposure?
After an influenza outbreak in Finland, which trimester of pregnancy was associated with increased likelihood of having a child with schizophrenia after maternal flu exposure?
What is one possible explanation for the increased rate of schizophrenia in individuals born in winter and early spring?
What is one possible explanation for the increased rate of schizophrenia in individuals born in winter and early spring?
Where are increased rates of schizophrenia observed?
Where are increased rates of schizophrenia observed?
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What season of birth is associated with an increased rate of schizophrenia, and what is one suggested explanation for this phenomenon?
What season of birth is associated with an increased rate of schizophrenia, and what is one suggested explanation for this phenomenon?
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What is the current state of evidence regarding the link between viral exposure and developmental brain injury in relation to schizophrenia?
What is the current state of evidence regarding the link between viral exposure and developmental brain injury in relation to schizophrenia?
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Which type of study doesn't provide information about the role of genetic and environmental influences in the development of schizophrenia?
Which type of study doesn't provide information about the role of genetic and environmental influences in the development of schizophrenia?
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What is the risk of developing schizophrenia if both parents have the disease?
What is the risk of developing schizophrenia if both parents have the disease?
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What is the risk of developing schizophrenia if a sibling has the disease?
What is the risk of developing schizophrenia if a sibling has the disease?
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In adoption studies, what aspect of genetic and environmental overlap is altered when individuals are adopted and raised separately?
In adoption studies, what aspect of genetic and environmental overlap is altered when individuals are adopted and raised separately?
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Based on the provided information, which relative has the highest risk of developing schizophrenia if a family member has the disease?
Based on the provided information, which relative has the highest risk of developing schizophrenia if a family member has the disease?
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According to adoption studies, when a child's biological mother has schizophrenia but they are adopted by nonschizophrenic parents, what is the risk of the child developing schizophrenia?
According to adoption studies, when a child's biological mother has schizophrenia but they are adopted by nonschizophrenic parents, what is the risk of the child developing schizophrenia?
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Based on the Tienari study (1991, 2003, 2006), what does it reveal about the risk of developing schizophrenia-spectrum disorders when the biological mother has one of these disorders?
Based on the Tienari study (1991, 2003, 2006), what does it reveal about the risk of developing schizophrenia-spectrum disorders when the biological mother has one of these disorders?
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Which of the following is a common structural abnormality found in the brains of some individuals with schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a common structural abnormality found in the brains of some individuals with schizophrenia?
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According to functional neuroimaging, which part of the brain is often associated with abnormal activity levels in individuals with schizophrenia?
According to functional neuroimaging, which part of the brain is often associated with abnormal activity levels in individuals with schizophrenia?
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Which statement best describes the dopamine hypothesis in the context of schizophrenia?
Which statement best describes the dopamine hypothesis in the context of schizophrenia?
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Which neurotransmitters, besides dopamine, are also of interest in relation to schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitters, besides dopamine, are also of interest in relation to schizophrenia?
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What is the effect of antipsychotic medications on dopamine?
What is the effect of antipsychotic medications on dopamine?
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Which dopamine receptor subtype is associated with dopaminergic overactivity in schizophrenia, resulting in positive symptoms?
Which dopamine receptor subtype is associated with dopaminergic overactivity in schizophrenia, resulting in positive symptoms?
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Which dopamine receptor subtype is associated with dopaminergic underactivity in schizophrenia, resulting in negative symptoms?
Which dopamine receptor subtype is associated with dopaminergic underactivity in schizophrenia, resulting in negative symptoms?
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Which term describes the parenting style characterized by a cold, domineering, and rejecting mother that was once thought to be related to schizophrenia?
Which term describes the parenting style characterized by a cold, domineering, and rejecting mother that was once thought to be related to schizophrenia?
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What does the 'Double bind' communication pattern involve?
What does the 'Double bind' communication pattern involve?
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What have empirical studies shown about the relationship between parenting styles and schizophrenia?
What have empirical studies shown about the relationship between parenting styles and schizophrenia?
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What impact can some family interactions have on individuals with schizophrenia?
What impact can some family interactions have on individuals with schizophrenia?
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Which of the following is a possible impact of acute stressful incidents on individuals with schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a possible impact of acute stressful incidents on individuals with schizophrenia?
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Expression Emotion (EE) is characterized by which emotional communication style?
Expression Emotion (EE) is characterized by which emotional communication style?
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What is the impact of high Expression Emotion (EE) in families on individuals with schizophrenia?
What is the impact of high Expression Emotion (EE) in families on individuals with schizophrenia?
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According to the diathesis-stress model, what does the diathesis refer to?
According to the diathesis-stress model, what does the diathesis refer to?
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What is the main explanation provided by the diathesis-stress model for the development of schizophrenia?
What is the main explanation provided by the diathesis-stress model for the development of schizophrenia?
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Which of the following statements best describes the diathesis-stress model in the context of schizophrenia?
Which of the following statements best describes the diathesis-stress model in the context of schizophrenia?
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Which two groups are antipsychotic medications sometimes categorized into?
Which two groups are antipsychotic medications sometimes categorized into?
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Which of the following are examples of first-generation 'Typical' antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia?
Which of the following are examples of first-generation 'Typical' antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia?
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First-generation antipsychotic medications are often most effective for which type of symptoms in schizophrenia?
First-generation antipsychotic medications are often most effective for which type of symptoms in schizophrenia?
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What are some common side effects associated with first-generation antipsychotic medications?
What are some common side effects associated with first-generation antipsychotic medications?
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Which group of medications is most commonly associated with the development of tardive dyskinesia?
Which group of medications is most commonly associated with the development of tardive dyskinesia?
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What is tardive dyskinesia?
What is tardive dyskinesia?
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Which of the following best describes akathisia as a side effect of antipsychotic medications?
Which of the following best describes akathisia as a side effect of antipsychotic medications?
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Which of the following is a common side effect of atypical antipsychotic medications?
Which of the following is a common side effect of atypical antipsychotic medications?
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Which symptoms are atypical antipsychotic medications more helpful for?
Which symptoms are atypical antipsychotic medications more helpful for?
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Which generation of antipsychotic medications are atypical antipsychotics considered to be?
Which generation of antipsychotic medications are atypical antipsychotics considered to be?
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Which of the following is an essential factor for antipsychotic medication to be effective in treating schizophrenia?
Which of the following is an essential factor for antipsychotic medication to be effective in treating schizophrenia?
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Which of the following is NOT a common reason for problems with medication compliance in individuals with schizophrenia?
Which of the following is NOT a common reason for problems with medication compliance in individuals with schizophrenia?
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Which form of medication administration can be used to improve compliance in patients with schizophrenia?
Which form of medication administration can be used to improve compliance in patients with schizophrenia?
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Which type of program helps individuals with schizophrenia develop and improve their work-related skills and find employment opportunities?
Which type of program helps individuals with schizophrenia develop and improve their work-related skills and find employment opportunities?
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Which psychosocial intervention focuses on helping individuals with schizophrenia recognize signs of relapse and effectively communicate with healthcare providers?
Which psychosocial intervention focuses on helping individuals with schizophrenia recognize signs of relapse and effectively communicate with healthcare providers?
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What type of program involves structured daily activities and often operates as a club for individuals with schizophrenia to engage in purposeful and meaningful tasks?
What type of program involves structured daily activities and often operates as a club for individuals with schizophrenia to engage in purposeful and meaningful tasks?
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Which of the following is a psychosocial intervention commonly used in the treatment of schizophrenia to help individuals develop and improve their social skills?
Which of the following is a psychosocial intervention commonly used in the treatment of schizophrenia to help individuals develop and improve their social skills?
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Which type of program involves structured daily activities and often operates as a club for individuals with schizophrenia to engage in purposeful and meaningful tasks?
Which type of program involves structured daily activities and often operates as a club for individuals with schizophrenia to engage in purposeful and meaningful tasks?
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Which form of psychotherapy for schizophrenia focuses on addressing communication skills and interaction patterns within families?
Which form of psychotherapy for schizophrenia focuses on addressing communication skills and interaction patterns within families?
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Study Notes
Risk Factors for Schizophrenia
- Maternal flu exposure during the second trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased likelihood of developing schizophrenia.
- Winter and early spring births are associated with an increased rate of schizophrenia, possibly due to maternal viral infections during pregnancy.
Genetic and Environmental Influences
- Adoption studies show that genetic and environmental factors both play a role in the development of schizophrenia.
- When a biological mother has schizophrenia, the adopted child has a higher risk of developing the disease.
- The risk of developing schizophrenia increases if both parents or a sibling have the disease.
Brain Abnormalities
- Structural abnormalities, such as ventricular enlargement, are commonly found in the brains of individuals with schizophrenia.
- Functional neuroimaging shows abnormal activity levels in the prefrontal cortex of individuals with schizophrenia.
Dopamine Hypothesis
- The dopamine hypothesis suggests that an imbalance of dopamine is involved in the development of schizophrenia.
- Antipsychotic medications affect dopamine levels, and dopamine receptor subtypes D1 and D2 are associated with positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Family Interactions and Schizophrenia
- A cold, domineering, and rejecting parenting style was once thought to be related to schizophrenia.
- The 'Double bind' communication pattern involves contradictory messages, which can contribute to the development of schizophrenia.
- High Expression Emotion (EE) in families, characterized by critical or emotional communication, can negatively impact individuals with schizophrenia.
Diathesis-Stress Model
- The diathesis-stress model suggests that a genetic predisposition (diathesis) combined with environmental stressors can trigger the development of schizophrenia.
Antipsychotic Medications
- Antipsychotic medications can be categorized into first-generation (typical) and second-generation (atypical) medications.
- First-generation medications are effective for treating positive symptoms, but have side effects like tardive dyskinesia.
- Atypical antipsychotic medications are more effective for treating negative symptoms and have fewer side effects.
Psychosocial Interventions
- Programs like supported employment and social skills training can help individuals with schizophrenia develop work-related skills and improve social interactions.
- Family-focused therapy, such as communication skills training, can help individuals with schizophrenia and their families cope with the disease.
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