4. Schizophrenia Flashcards
DF: A psychotic disorder with a loss of touch with reality, usually including hallucinations and confusion
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia lifetime prevalence of -%
0.2-1.5%
Onset of schizophrenia is earlier in _______ (15-25 years) than ______ (25-35 years)
Men; Women
3 Groups of Symptoms of Schizophrenia
- Positive
- Negative
- Disorganised
DF: A sensory experience with the absence of environmental stimuli
Hallucination
Most common type of hallucination out of:
Visual, Auditory, Olfactory and Tactile
Auditory
DF: Fixed, false beliefs that are not consistent with a person’s cultural/societal background
Delusions
4 Types of delusions
- Grandeur
- Persecution
- Reference
- Control
DF: Reduced interest or ability to start an activity
Avolition
DF: Reduced speech output
Alogia
DF: Lack of pleasure in day to day activities
Anhedonia
DF: Reduced ability to express emotions
Affective flattening
DF: Lack of interest in social activities and relationships
Asociality
DF: A variety of erratic behaviours that affect speech, motor behaviour and emotional reactions
Disorganised symptoms
2 types of disorganised symptoms
- Disorganised speech and thought
2. Disorganised motor behaviour