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Schizophrenia: Classification/Positive & Negative Symptoms, Reliability & Validity in Diagnosis and Classification NEW Flashcards

1
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Schizophrenia does not have a single defining characteristic. Instead it appears to be a…

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collection of unrelated symptoms

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Where is the DSM-5 used?

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In the USA

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Where is the ICD-11 used?

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In the UK

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The ICD-11 and DSM-5 are the two major systems for…

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the classification of mental disorders

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The two major systems for the classification of mental disorders are the…

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ICD-11 and DSM-5

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The ICD-11 and DSM-5 differ slightly in their…

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classification of schizophrenia

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In the ICD-11, how many symptoms/for how long are sufficient for diagnosis?

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Two or more negative symptoms, for one month or longer

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In the DSM-5, how many symptoms/for how long are sufficient for diagnosis?

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One positive symptom, for at least one month

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Which classification system categorises schizophrenia further into sub-types?

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ICD-11

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Which classification system does not recognise subtypes of schizophrenia?

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DSM-5

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The ICD-11 recognises subtypes of schizophrenia

True or false?

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True

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The DSM-5 does not categorise schizophrenia further into sub-types

True or false?

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True

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Positive symptoms involve an _______________ experience beyond those of ordinary existence

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additional

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Negative symptoms involve a _______ of usual abilities and experiencies

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loss

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Hallucinations are a type of which symptom?

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Positive

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Delusions are a type of which symptom?

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Positive

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Avolition is a type of which symptom?

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Negative

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Speech poverty is a type of which symptom?

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Negative

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Two examples of hallucinations are

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Auditory and visual

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Hallucinations are unusual ____________ experiences that have no basis in reality, they can affect any sense

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sensory

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Hearing voices that are not present are an example of what symptom?

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Auditory hallucinations (positive symptom)

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Seeing objects that are not present are an example of what symptom?

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Visual hallucinations (positive symptom)

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What type of beliefs are delusions?

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Irrational/false

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How can delusions make people with schizophrenia behave?

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In ways that make sense to them but may be bizarre to others

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Two examples of delusions are

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Delusions of persecution, delusions of control

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A false belief that you are being harassed, e.g. by the government is an example of

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Delusions of persecution (positive symptom)

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A false belief that you are being controlled by something external, e.g. by aliens is an example of

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Delusions of control (positive symptom)

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Avolition is the severe loss of ___________ to carry out everyday tasks and difficulty to begin or keep up with goal-directed activity

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motivation

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Which researcher identified three signs of avolition?

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Andreason (1982)

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Andreason (1982) identified three signs of avolition, these are

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poor hygiene and grooming, lack of persistence in work or education and lack of energy

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Speech poverty is a reduction in the a_________ and q________ of speech

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amount, quality

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What is speech poverty sometimes accompanied by?

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A delay in the sufferer’s verbal responses during conversation or a lack of fluency

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The positive symptoms of schizophrenia are

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Hallucinations and delusions

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The negative symptoms of schizophrenia are

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Avolition and speech poverty

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Diagnosis is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by…

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examination of the symptoms

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Someone reporting hearing voices. This is mark point 2 for

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diagnosis definition

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Finish the mark point -

Classification is the action or process of classifying something:

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the classification of disease according to symptoms

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A symptom of SZ is hallucinations. This is mark point 2 for

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classification definition

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Diagnosis is the i_________________ of the nature of an illness or other problem by e_________________ of the symptoms

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identification, examination

40
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The classification of disease is according to…

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symptoms

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Reliability refers to consistency. This refers to whether we can gain…

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consistent results when classifying and diagnosing SZ

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The extent to which two or more health professionals would agree on the same diagnosis, regardless of time period or culture is measured by

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inter-rater reliability

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The extent to which different classification systems agree upon how schizophrenia should be classified is measured by

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inter-rater reliability

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Validity refers to accuracy, this means

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the extent to which we are measuring what we intend to measure (schizophrenia)

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An example of validity in classification of schizophrenia might be

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whether the classification systems accurately outline the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia

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Are the classification systems accurately outlining the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia? This is an example of validity in

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the classification of schizophrenia

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An example of validity in the diagnosis of schizophrenia might be

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whether health professionals accurately diagnose schizophrenia

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Are health professionals accurately diagnosing schizophrenia? This is an example of validity in

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the diagnosis of schizophrenia

49
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Who investigated the reliability and validity in diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia?

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Cheniaux (2009)

50
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How does Cheniaux (2009) show poor inter-rater reliability?

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One psychiatrist diagnosed almost double the amount than the other psychiatrist

51
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What did Cheniaux (2009) do to investigate the reliability and validity in diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia?

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Asked two psychiatrists to diagnose the same 100 patients using the DSM and ICD

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How does Cheniaux (2009) show poor reliability in the classification of schizophrenia?

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Both psychiatrists diagnosed almost double the number of patients using the ICD than the DSM

53
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In Cheniaux (2009), both psychiatrists diagnosed almost double the number of patients using the ICD than the DSM. What does this show about reliability/validity?

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Poor reliability in the classification of schizophrenia, poor validity in the diagnosis of schizophrenia

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How does Cheniaux (2009) show poor validity in the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

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Both psychiatrists diagnosed almost double the number of patients using the ICD than the DSM

55
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Symptom overlap is where

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two or more conditions share similar symptoms

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An example of symptom overlap is

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both schizophrenia and depression involve negative symptoms such as avolition

57
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Name the key term -

This is where two or more conditions share similar symptoms

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Symptom overlap

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Name the key term -

This is where two illnesses/conditions occur at the same time

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Co-morbidity

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Co-morbidity is where

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two illnesses/conditions occur at the same time

60
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What other conditions is schizophrenia commonly diagnosed with and why?

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Depression and/or OCD as they share common symptoms, i.e. lowered motivation/mood

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An example of co-morbidity is

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Schizophrenia is commonly diagnosed with other conditions such a depression and/or OCD as they share common symptoms, i.e. lowered motivation/mood

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Why is co-morbidity a problem?

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It means schizophrenia may not exist as a distinct condition which may lead to misdiagnosis

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Schizophrenia may not exist as a distinct condition, which may lead to misdiagnosis. This is a problem of

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co-morbidity

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How has gender bias been seen in the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

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Since the 1980s men have been diagnosed with schizophrenia more often than women

65
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What might be a reason behind men being diagnosed with schizophrenia more often than women?

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Men are more genetically vulnerable to developing schizophrenia

66
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What might be a reason behind men being diagnosed with schizophrenia more often than women?

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Females with schizophrenia typically function better than men, being more likely to work and have good family relationships - therefore their symptoms may be masked by good interpersonal skills (Cotton et al)

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How has culture bias been seen in the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

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English people of African origin are much more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia in the UK

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What might be a reason behind the higher diagnosis rates of English people of African origin in the UK?

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Some behaviours classed as positive symptoms of schizophrenia are normal in African cultures (e.g. hearing voices as part of ancestor communication)

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Symptom overlap questions the…

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validity and reliability of the classification and diagnosis of schizophrenia

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Why does symptom overlap question the validity and reliability of the classification and diagnosis of schizophrenia?

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Because an individual may be diagnosed with the wrong disorder

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As a result of symptom overlap, an individual may be diagnosed with the wrong disorder. What are the consequences of this?

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Individuals may not receive appropriate treatment

72
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Which researcher concluded that 50% of patients with schizophrenia are also diagnosed with depression, and 23% of schizophrenia patients are also diagnosed with OCD?

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Buckley et al. (2009)

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As a result of co-morbidity, doctors may not be diagnosing schizophrenia correctly. What are the consequences of this?

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Individuals may not receive appropriate treatment

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Women who share similar symptoms as men may not receive the same diagnosis as their symptoms seem mild. What is the issue here?

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Gender bias

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What is meant by a positive symptom?

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An additional experience beyond those of ordinary existence

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What is meant by a negative symptom?

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A loss of usual abilities and experiences

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Define hallucinations (1m)

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Unusual sensory experiences that have no basis in reality, they can affect any of the senses

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Define delusions (2m)

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Irrational/false beliefs that have no basis in reality, they can make people with schizophrenia behave in ways that make sense to them bu may be bizarre to others

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What is meant by avolition?

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Severe loss of motivation to carry out everyday tasks and difficulty to begin or keep up with goal-directed activity

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Define speech poverty (2m)

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A reduction in the amount and quality of speech, sometimes accompanied by a delay in the sufferers’ verbal responses during conversation or a lack of fluency

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Define diagnosis (2m)

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The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms, i.e. someone reporting hearing voices

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Define classification (2m)

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The action or process of classifying something: the classification of disease according to symptoms, i.e. a symptom of schizophrenia is hallucinations

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What is meant by reliability in the classification of schizophrenia?

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The extent to which the ICD and DSM consistently agree upon how schizophrenia should be classified

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What is meant by reliability in the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

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The extent to which two or more health professionals would consistently agree on the same diagnosis

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What is meant by validity in the classification of schizophrenia?

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The extent to which the ICD and DSM accurately identify the symptoms of schizophrenia

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What is meant by validity in the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

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The extent to which two or more health professionals would accurately diagnose schizophrenia, when using the classification systems

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How do findings by Cheniaux (2009) show inconsistency in diagnosis?

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  • Psychiatrist 1 diagnosed 26 according to DSM vs. Psychiatrist 2 diagnosed 13 according to DSM
  • Psychiatrist 1 diagnosed 44 according to ICD vs. Psychiatrist 2 diagnosed 24 according to ICD
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How do findings by Cheniaux (2009) show inconsistency in classification?

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  • Psychiatrist 1 diagnosed 26 according to DSM vs. Psychiatrist 1 diagnosed 44 according to ICD
  • Psychiatrist 2 diagnosed 13 according to DSM vs. Psychiatrist 2 diagnosed 24 according to ICD
89
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In Cheniaux’s research:

  • Psychiatrist 1 diagnosed 26 according to DSM vs. Psychiatrist 2 diagnosed 13 according to DSM
  • Psychiatrist 1 diagnosed 44 according to ICD vs. Psychiatrist 2 diagnosed 24 according to ICD

What do these findings show?

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Inconsistency in diagnosis (poor reliability in diagnosis)

90
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In Cheniaux’s research:

  • Psychiatrist 1 diagnosed 26 according to DSM vs. Psychiatrist 1 diagnosed 44 according to ICD
  • Psychiatrist 2 diagnosed 13 according to DSM vs. Psychiatrist 2 diagnosed 24 according to ICD

What do these findings show?

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Inconsistency in classification (poor reliability in classification)

91
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How much more likely are Afro-Caribbeans living in the UK to receive a diagnosis of schizophrenia compared to white Britons?

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Ten times

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