schizophrenia

Question 1

list all positive symptoms of schizophrenia (4)

Answer 1

• hallucinations
• delusions
• disorganised thinking
• some disorganised behaviour

Question 2

what are hallucinations

Answer 2

vivid and clear perception like experiences and have the full force of normal perceptions so they are very believable to the individual

Question 3

what are the most common types of hallucinations

Answer 3

auditory as they are usually experienced through voices

Question 4

when do hallucinations usually occur

Answer 4

outside of normal experiences like when you are just about to fall asleep or just waking up

Question 5

what are delusions

Answer 5

fixed beliefs that will not change even when showed conflicting evidence that goes against the truth of the belief

Question 6

list types of delusions that you can get

Answer 6

persecutory
referential
grandiose
erotomanic
nihilistic

Question 7

what are persecutory delusions

Answer 7

belief that one is going to be harmed by an individual or organisation

Question 8

what are referential delusions

Answer 8

belief that gestures and comments are directed at oneself

Question 9

what are grandiose delusions

Answer 9

belief that the individual has superpowers, exceptional wealth or fame