Lecture 12

Question 1

association between socioeconomic status and schizophrenia

Answer 1

low SES induces stress –> vulnerability to physiology

low SES are discriminated –> vulnerability to labeling (highly stigmatizing)

downward drift –> DOs dysfunctions cause SES to drop (loss of status, job, etc.)

Question 2

core negative, positive, and psychomotor symptoms of schizophrenia

Answer 2

negative:
blunt emotions
alogia
loss of volition/motivation
withdrawal from social environment

positive:
distorted thoughts and speech
heightened perceptions
delusions and hallucinations
inappropriate affect

psychomotor:
catatonia
motor retardation

Question 3

schizophrenia vs schizoaffective DO

Answer 3

schizophrenia: major mood disorder, severe dysfunction

schizoaffective: severe dysfunction not required

Question 4

dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia

Answer 4

excess amount of dopamine in the brain

treatment for parkinson’s increased positive symptoms of schizophrenia

antipsychotic meds reduce dopamine

Question 5

brain structure abnormalities associated with schizophrenia

Answer 5

enlarged ventricles: brain cavities filled with csf, poor development, and damage in the brain

small temporal and frontal lobes: decreased amounts of gray matter and abnormal blood flow in the brain

Question 6

common side effects of typical antipsychotics

Answer 6

affect extra pyramidal areas of brain

parkinsonian symptoms:
muscle tremor and rigidity
bizzare movements of face, neck, tongue, and back
great restlessness, agitation, and discomfort in the limbs

neuroleptic malignant syndrome:
improper functioning of autonomic nervous system
can be fatal

tardive dyskinesia:
writhing or tic-like involuntary movements

Question 7

main advantages of atypical antipsychotics

Answer 7

more effective, esp for negative symptoms

fewer movement effects