Psych

Question 0

What are some possible factors that may cause Schizophrenia?

Answer 0

Genetic Predisposition
Biochemical dysfunction
Physiological Factors
Psychosocial Stress

Question 1

What is the word schizophrenia derived from?

Answer 1

Greek words “skhizo” (split) and “phren” (mind)

Question 2

Of all mental illnesses, ________ probably causes more lengthy hospitalizations, chaos in family life, exorbitant costs, & fears.

Answer 2

Schizophrenia

Question 3

What is the prevalence of schizophrenia? (percentage)

Answer 3

1%

Question 4

What are the 4 Phases of Schizophrenia?

Answer 4

1) Premorbid
2) Prodromal
3) Active
4) Residual

Question 5

Stage of Schizophrenia with: 
	Normal Functioning
	Shy/withdrawn 
	Poor Peer Relationships
	Doing poorly in school
	Antisocial Behavior

Answer 5

Stage 1: Premorbid Phase

Question 6

Stage of Schizophrenia with:
Deterioration in role functioning and social withdrawal
Last from few weeks to few years
Sleep disturbance, anxiety, irritability
Depressed mood, poor concentration, fatigue
Perceptual abnormalities, Ideas of Reference, & Suspiciousness
Substantial functional impairment (ADL’s)

Answer 6

Phase 2: Prodromal Phase

Question 7

Which phase of Schizophrenia somewhat resembles adolescent behavior?

Answer 7

Phase 1: Premorbid Phase

Question 8

What are “Ideas of Reference”?

Answer 8

When a person believes that generic things going on in the environment are specific to them; ie a person thinks a news broadcast is about them

Question 9

Phase of Schizophrenia:
Delusions
Hallucinations
Impairment in work, social relations, and self-care

Answer 9

Phase 3: Active Phase

Question 10

Phase of Schizophrenia:
Symptoms similar to Prodromal Phase
Flat affect and impairment in role functioning are prominent

Answer 10

Phase 4: Residual Phase

Question 11

Schizophrenia is ___ &____

Answer 11

Cyclical and Chronic

Question 12

Factors associated with a positive prognosis for Schizophrenia:

Answer 12

Good Premorbid adjustment
Later age at onset
Being female
Abrupt onset precipitated by a stressful event 
Associated Mood Disturbance
Good inter-episode functioning 
Brief duration of Active Phase Symptoms 
Minimal Residual Symptoms (flat affect, etc)
Absence of Brain Structure Abnormalities
Normal Neuro Functioning
Family History of Mood Disorder
No Family History of Schizo.

Question 13

Predisposing Factors for Schizophrenia:

Answer 13

Genetics
Biological Influences (excess dopamine and abnormalities in other neurotransmitters)
Physiological Influences
Viral Infection
Anatomical Abnormalities
Histological changes in brain
Epilepsy
Huntington’s chorea
Birth Trauma
Head Injury in adulthood
Alcohol Abuse
Cerebral Tumor
CVA
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lesions on brain)
Myxedema (hypothyroid)
Parkinsonism
Wilson’s Disease (body unable to rid copper; dz attacks CNS)
Psychological Influences: No longer hold credibility
Sociocultural Factors (poverty is linked with dev. of it)
Environmental (stress may exacerbate or cause relapse)

Question 14

What’s the Downward Drift Hypothesis?

Answer 14

Poor social conditions seen as a consequence of, rather than cause of, schizophrenia

Question 15

What’s the Transactional Model for Schizophrenia?

Answer 15

Schizo. is most likely a biologically based disease, the onset of which is influenced by factors in the internal or external environment.

Question 16

Type of Schizo. with:

- Chronic variety with flat or inappropriate affect
- Silliness and incongruous giggling common
- Behavior bizarre
- Social interaction impaired

Answer 16

Disorganized Schizophrenia

Question 17

Type of Schizophrenia:

- extreme psychomotor retardation; patient usually mute; posturing common
- Extreme psychomotor agitation; purposeless movements that must be curtailed to prevent injury to client or others

Answer 17

Catatonic Schizophrenia

- (Catatonic Stupor)
- (Catatonic Excitement)