Introduction to Schizophrenia Flashcards
1
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what are the two major systems for the classification of mental disorder?
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- ICD-11 (International Classification of Disease 11)
- DSM-5 (Diagnostics and Statistical Manual 5)
2
Q
for schizophrenia what does the DSM-5 say you must have?
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- at least one of the positive symptoms
3
Q
for schizophrenia what does the ICD-11 say you must have?
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- two or more negative symptoms
4
Q
what are positive symptoms?
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- additional experiences beyond those of ordinary existence
5
Q
what are negative symptoms?
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- loss of usual abilities and experiences
6
Q
what are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
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- hallucinations
- delusions
- speech disorganisation
7
Q
what are hallucinations?
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- unusual sensory experiences
- hallucinations can be experienced in relation to any sense
- person may see distorted facial expressions, or people and animals which aren’t there
8
Q
what are delusions?
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- irrational beliefs
- delusions can involve being persecuted or person may believe that they are under external control
9
Q
what are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
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- speech poverty
- avolition
10
Q
what is speech poverty?
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- changes in patterns of speech
- reduction in amount and quality of speech
- accompanied by delay in the person’s verbal responses during conversation
11
Q
what is speech disorganisation?
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- positive symptom (under speech poverty)
- speech becomes incoherent or the speaker changes topic mid-sentences
12
Q
what is avolition?
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- finding it difficult to begin or keep up with goal-directed activity
- sharply reduced motivation to carry out a range of activities
13
Q
who is the researcher involved in avolition and what did they do?
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Andreasen, identified three signs of avolition
14
Q
what did Andreasen say are the 3 signs of avolition?
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- poor hygiene and grooming
- lack of persistence in work or education
- lack of energy
15
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what is speech disorganisation?
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- speech is incoherent
- speaker changes topic mid topic
