Classification Of Schizophrenia

Question 1

Intro of SZ

Answer 1

-does not have single gene defining characteristics
-collective of unrelated symptoms
-2 major systems
-(ICD-11) UK
-(DSM-5) USA
THESE DIFFER SLIGHTLY IN THEIR CLASSIFICATION OF SZ

Question 2

ICD-11

Answer 2

-2 or more negative symptoms
-for one month or longer sufficient for diagnosis
-(avolition nd speech therapy)
-nd recognise subtype of sz e.g paranoid sz

Question 3

DSM-5

Answer 3

-1 positive symptom must be present
-atleast for one month for diagnosis
-e.g delusions, hallucinations
-DOES NOT categorise sz into subtypes

Question 4

ICD-11 is for…

Answer 4

Negative symptoms

Question 5

DSM-5 is for….

Answer 5

Positive symptoms

Question 6

POSITIVE SYMPTOMS

Answer 6

-additional experience beyond of ordinary existence
HALLUCINATIONS
-unusual sensory exp no basis in reality effect any senses e.g AUDITORY or VISUAL
DELUSIONS
-irrational beliefs that have no basis in reality make sz ppl behave in ways makes sense to them but bizzarre to others
-e.g=delusions of persecution= false belief you are being harassed e.g by government
Delusions of control= controlled by something external e.g aliens

Question 7

NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS

Answer 7

-Loss of usual abilities nd experiences
AVOLITION= loss of motivation to carry out everyday task difficulty keep up with goal directed activity
Andreason 3 signs of avolition= poor hygiene lack or persistence in work nd lack of energy
SPEECH POVERTY= reduction in amount of quality of speech delay in sufferers verbal responses during conversation or lack of fluency