different types of schizophrenia

Question 1

How does ‘Paranoid schizophrenia’ present?

Answer 1

1. well organised delusions and hallucinations

2. thought process and mood is spared

Question 2

What is the onset of ‘Paranoid Schizophrenia’

Answer 2

1. more genetic

2. later, more acute onset

Question 3

Hebephrenic schizophrenia

Answer 3

1. disorganised behavior and thoughts (thought disorder is prominent)
2. disorganised speech patterns
3. inappropriate moods/inappropriate emotional responses
4. delusion/hallucinations are not elaborate or organised

Question 4

what age does Hebephrenic schizophrenia present?

Answer 4

15 - 25 years

Question 5

How does catatonic schizophrenia present?

Answer 5

1. motor symptoms

2. change in motor activity

Question 6

What is simple schizophrenia?

Answer 6

Insidious development of;

• odd behavior
• social withdrawal
• decline performance at work

Question 7

what is the most common etiology of schizophrenia?

Answer 7

Genetic