Schizophrenia Flashcards
Is schizophrenia more common in males or females?
Males
Does schizophrenia ever go away with drugs and or treatment?
No, it is chronic.
When is the onset for schizophrenia?
18-25
Late adolescence- early adulthood
What is a hallucination?
Mi apperception if reality, often auditory
What 3 kinds of hallucinations can happen?
- ) touch- Haptic
- ) Tatse
- ) sound- Olfactory
What is the DSM-5 criterion for developing schizophrenia?
- Delusions
- Hallucination
- Disorganized speech
- Abnormal behavior
- 2 or more of these are present
- 6 mos. or longer to be considered
- functioning in daily life have severely been impaired since onset
What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
- ) Delusions- firmly held THOUGHTS that do not have real basis
- ) Hallucinations- misPERCEPTIONS of reality
- ) Belief that ones thoughts are being tampered with
In terms of the Positive symptoms of Schizophrenia, what kinds of DELUSIONS can am individual have?
- del. of persecution (you’re out to get me)
- del. of control (someone is controlling my mind)
- del. of reference (they’re talking directly to me)
- del. of sin and guilt
- del. of grandeur (believe they’re a higher power)
- Hypochondrial delusions
- Nihilistic delusions (believe the world has ended)
In terms of the positive symptoms of Schizophrenia, what are the ways an individual may think their thoughts are being tampered with?
- Thought broadcasting (someone is using data lite images to read my thoughts)
- Thought insertion (someone is inserting thoughts into my mind without my permission)
- Thought withdrawal (my thoughts are being taken away by someone)
In terms of the positive symptoms of Schizophrenia, what are some of the HALLUCINATIONS that one may have?
- Audible thoughts
- Voice arguing
- Voice commenting
What are the Three NEGATIVE symptoms that are associated with schizophrenia?
- ) Avolition- lack of energy or motivation
- ) Alogia- lack of thought
- ) Anhedonia- lack of interest
What are the Three subtypes of schizophrenia?
- ) Disorganized
- ) Catatonic
- ) Paranoid
Describe the subtype of schizophrenia called Disorganized type.
- Childlike behavior
- Regressive behavior
Describe the subtype of schizophrenia called Catatonic.
Disturbance in movement of body
- ) Catatonic Imobility- no movement
- ) Catatonic Inflexibility- too many movements
Describe the subtype of schizophrenia called paranoid type.
Prominent delusions of many sorts, usually persecution.
What developmental stage is an individual in if they have been displaying some schizophrenic traits for a little less than a month.
Brief/ Acute Psychotic Disorder
*Because this is so brief, it could have been onset due to stress overload
What developmental stage of schizophrenia would one fall into if they had been displaying symptoms for 4 months?
Schizophreniform
If an individual has been displaying schizophrenic behavior for 8 months, would they be categorized in schizophreniform or schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder is the _____.
Combination of having schizophrenia and mood disorder.
Describe delusional disorder
Persistent delusions of:
- Persecution
- Jealousy
- Being followed
- Erotomania
What is the global prevalence of schizophrenia?
1%
This indicates that it is biological and not cultural.
