10 Flashcards
1
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dissociative identity disorder
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disorder when a person has multiple personalities
2
Q
schizophrenia and symptoms
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psychotic disorder marked by delusions, hallucinations, inappropriate behavior -o Bizarre delusions o Hallucinations o Disorganized speech o Inappropriate behaviour o Impaired cognitive abilities
3
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factors for schizophrenia 5
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o Genetic predispositions
o Structural brain abnormalities
o Neurotransmitter abnormalities
o Prenatal problems or birth complications
o Adolescent abnormalities in brain development
4
Q
psychosis
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an extreme mental disturbance involving distorted perceptions and irrational behavior