Schizophrenia Flashcards
1
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Incidence of Schizophrenia
A
About 1%
2
Q
What is the meaning of schizophrenia?
A
Splitting of psychic functions
3
Q
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia
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Auditory hallucinations Visual hallucinations Delusions (persecution, grandeur) Odd behaviour Incoherent thought Inappropriate affect
4
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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia
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Apathy Reduction in speech Absent, blunted or incongruous emotional response Social withdrawal Impaired attention Anhedonia Sexual problems Lethargy
