8.2 Chapter 13 Flashcards
what is the lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia?
0.7%
what is the onset for schizophrenia?
18-30 years old
schizophrenia is more common in males or females?
males *w/a more severe form
a fixed belief held despite disconfirming evidence
delusion
what is a persecutory delusion?
paranoid delusions consistent w/beliefs that someone is out to get you
a delusion that you are being followed, are under surveillance, or are being tricked/made fun of/treated unfairly
persecutory
what is a delusion of reference?
when you see something and think that there’s a secret message/hidden meaning
a delusion of having exceptional power, talent, or worth
grandiose delusion
what is an erotomanic delusion?
a delusion in which a particular person, usually a celebrity, is romantically or sexually involved/in love with you
what is a delusion of thought insertion, withdrawal, control, or broadcasting?
delusion that thoughts are not your own; someone (often aliens) is controlling your thoughts or making it possible for others to read them
what type of hallucinations are most common?
auditory: hearing a voice, sounds, or external nose that can’t be turned off.
these sensory experiences seem real but occur in absence of any external perceptual stimulus
hallucinations
voices which tell you what to do are referred to as:
command hallucinations
images, shadowy figures, distorted images, bugs on the walls, seeing things crawling,. these are all examples of:
visual hallucinations
which type of hallucinations involve the sense of smell?
olfactory; unpleasant smell that is believed to be coming from his/her own body (much to his/her embarrassment)
______ hallucinations involve the sense of touch
tactile
what are examples of tactile hallucinations?
the feeling that snakes or bugs are crawling on or inside the body; an invisible hand or fingers are touching you
what are gustatory hallucinations?
hallucinations involving a strange taste. (ex: taste of bleach in drinks, rotten food, food tasting like metal)
what are neologisms?
made up words that have logic behind what one is trying to say (ex: I’m going to ride the wallywhoop)
“The traffic is rumbling along the main road. They are going to the north. Why do girls always play pantomime heroes.” This is an example of:
disorganized speech
what are some examples of disorganized behavior?
lack of bathing, dressing inappropriately, wearing many layers on a warm day, engaging in sexual behavior in public
a patient with ______ may show a virtual absence of all movement and speech.
catatonia
what are some features commonly associated with schizophrenia?
- poor “executive functioning” (ability to understand info & use it to make decisions)
- trouble focusing/paying attention
- problems with “working memory” (ability to use info immediately after learning it)
this psychotic disorder is characterized by both psychosis and severe mood symptoms (depression or mania)
schizoaffective disorder
this psychotic disorder is like schizophrenia, but in a shorter duration (1-6 months)
schizophreniform
a person with this psychotic disorder will have delusions, but beyond that will behave quite normally.
delusional disorder
this psychotic disorder is when schizophrenic symptoms last for a few days (no more than a month) and then return to normal functioning
brief psychotic disorder
