Chapter 8 Flashcards
psychosis
A mental state characterized by a loss of contact with reality.
prodromal
An early stage of a disorder before full symptoms appear.
schizophrenia spectrum
A range of disorders involving schizophrenia-related symptoms.
schizoaffective disorder
A disorder with symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorder.
positive symptoms
Symptoms that are present in addition to normal functioning, like hallucinations.
schizophreniform disorder
A short-term form of schizophrenia.
delusions
False beliefs that are not based in reality.
brief psychotic disorder
A sudden, short-lived psychotic episode.
persecutory delusions
Delusions involving beliefs of being persecuted or targeted.
delusional disorder
A mental condition marked by persistent delusions.
grandiose delusions
Delusions involving inflated self-importance.
schizotypal personality disorder
A personality disorder involving social anxiety and eccentric behavior.
delusion of reference
Belief that unrelated events have a personal significance.
pathogenic
Causing or contributing to disease development.
delusions of thought insertion
Belief that thoughts are being inserted into one’s mind.