intro to schizophrenia Flashcards
1
Q
what is sz?
A
a severe mental disorder where contact with reality and insight are impaired, an example of psychosis.
2
Q
how much of the population of the world does sz affect?
A
1%
3
Q
what are positive symptoms?
A
atypical symptoms experienced in addition to normal experiences
additional experiences beyond those of ordinary experience.
4
Q
what are the 2 types of positive symptoms?
A
hallucinations
delusions.
5
Q
what are hallucinations?
A
unusual sensory experiences that have either no basis in reality or are distorted perceptions of things that are.
