Psych - notes

Question 1

Schizophrenia dx criteria

Answer 1

6 months of having:
1 month of 2+: delusions,
hallucinations,
disorganized speech,
grossly disorganized or
catatonic behavior,
negative sxs

Question 2

Brief psychotic disorder - how long?

Answer 2

<1 month

Question 3

schizophreniform disorder - how long?

Answer 3

1-6months

Question 4

Schizophrenia - better prognosis

Answer 4

Later onset, positive sxs, acute onset, female

Question 5

Schizophrenia - worse prognosis

Answer 5

Early onset, negative symptoms, gradual onset, male