Schizophrenia Flashcards
What type of disorder is schizophrenia?
Psychotic
How is schizophrenia diagnosed?
Clinical interview with criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR)
What criteria must be met for schizophrenia?
Two or more following symptoms for at least one month duration:
- > positive symptoms (delusions and hallucinations )
- > disorganised speech
- > grossly disorganised/catatonic behaviour
- > Negative symptoms
What are negative symptoms?
Absence/reduction normal behaviours
What are examples of negative symptoms?
Emotional flattening, alogia, avolition
What is the historical term for positive symptoms?
Psychosis
What is likelihood of developing schizophrenia if a first degree relative is schizophrenic?
x10
What is the importance of social factors in schizophrenic development?
Can be influential during course of schizophrenia e.g family factors
What is the label given to families which exhibit hostillity and critical comments to a schizophrenic patient?
High Emotional Expressed
