Chapter 8 Flashcards

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psychosis

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A mental state characterized by a loss of contact with reality.

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prodromal

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An early stage of a disorder before full symptoms appear.

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schizophrenia spectrum

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A range of disorders involving schizophrenia-related symptoms.

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schizoaffective disorder

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A disorder with symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorder.

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positive symptoms

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Symptoms that are present in addition to normal functioning, like hallucinations.

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schizophreniform disorder

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A short-term form of schizophrenia.

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delusions

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False beliefs that are not based in reality.

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brief psychotic disorder

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A sudden, short-lived psychotic episode.

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persecutory delusions

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Delusions involving beliefs of being persecuted or targeted.

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delusional disorder

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A mental condition marked by persistent delusions.

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grandiose delusions

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Delusions involving inflated self-importance.

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schizotypal personality disorder

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A personality disorder involving social anxiety and eccentric behavior.

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delusion of reference

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Belief that unrelated events have a personal significance.

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pathogenic

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Causing or contributing to disease development.

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delusions of thought insertion

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Belief that thoughts are being inserted into one’s mind.

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phenothiazines

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A class of drugs used to treat schizophrenia and psychosis.

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hallucinations

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Perception of things that aren’t present (e.g., hearing voices).

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neuroleptics

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Drugs that help reduce symptoms of psychosis.

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formal thought disorder

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Disordered, illogical thinking and communication.

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mesolimbic pathway

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A brain pathway involved in reward and emotion, often linked to psychosis.

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catatonia

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A state of immobility or abnormal movements and behaviors.

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social drift

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A theory that social decline follows severe mental illness.

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negative symptoms

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Symptoms that involve a loss of normal functioning, like flat affect.

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expressed emotion

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High levels of criticism or hostility within a family.

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restricted affect

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Reduced emotional expression.

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chlorpromazine

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An antipsychotic medication used for treating schizophrenia.

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avolition

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Lack of motivation to initiate tasks.

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tardive dyskinesia

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A side effect of antipsychotic medications involving involuntary movements.

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prodromal symptoms

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Symptoms appearing in the early stage of a disorder.

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atypical antipsychotics

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Newer antipsychotic drugs with fewer side effects.

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residual symptoms

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Symptoms that persist after acute illness has passed.

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assertive community treatment (ACT)

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A team-based treatment for managing severe mental illnesses in the community.