Schizophrenia -> Issues With Diagnosis

Question 1

Co-morbidity

Answer 1

two or more conditions occur simultaneously/coexist in the same individual at the same time. depression
validity
1%
2.5%
12%
schizophrenia and mood disorders
DSM and ICD

Question 2

Weaknesses of co-morbidity

Answer 2

DSM and ICD
lacking validity
overlap
second opinion
&
invalid and unreliable
32%
142
additional mental disorders

Question 3

Culture bias

Answer 3

auditory hallucinations
60
heard voices
negative experiences
reliability

Question 4

Strengths of culture bias

Answer 4

Afro-Caribbean
flu
88%
cultural vulnerability
&
cultural differences
Ethnic Culture hypothesis
protective characteristics and social structures 184
African American, Latino or White American social support

Question 5

Gender bias

Answer 5

Male
negative symptoms
18-25 years
25-35 years
stereotypical
DSM

Question 6

Strength of gender bias

Answer 6

females
estradiol
anti-psychotic drugs
protective factor
valid

Question 7

Weaknesses of Gender bias

Answer 7

validity
females
4-10
types of schizophrenia

Question 8

Symptom Overlap (Validity)

Answer 8

positive and negative symptoms
depression and bipolar disorder
incorrect and invalid of diagnosis
Dissociative Identity Disorder

Bipolar depression (depressed mood, hallucinations)
Depression (hallucinations)
Schizotypal personality disorder (similar symptoms of schizophrenia, but milder)

Question 9

Strength of symptom overlap

Answer 9

brain scan or EEG
grey matter
deterioration
Bipolar depression

Question 10

Weaknesses of symptom overlap

Answer 10

misdiagnosis
years of delays
necessary treatment
rates of suicide and deterioration
valid and accurate diagnosis