schizophrenia spectrum Flashcards
4 A’s of schizo
autism, ambivalence/apathy, loose associations, flat affect
definition of schizo: abnormalities in 1+ of what 5 domains
- delusions
- hallucinations
- disorganized thinking/speech
- grossly disorganized behavior
- negative sx
fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence
delusions
gestures, comments, environmental cues are directed at oneself
referential delusions
individual believes falsely that another person is in love with them
erotomanic delusions
involve a conviction that a major catastrophe will occur
nihilistic delusions
preoccupation regarding health and organ fxn
somatic delusions
perception like experiences that occur without an external stimuli
hallucinations
childlike silliness to unpredictable agitation
grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behavior
purposeless and excessive motor activity without obvious cause
catatonic excitement
decr in motivated self initiated purposeful activities
avolution
diminished speech output
alogia
decr ability to experience pleasure
anhedonia
lack of interest in social interactions
asociality
pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by discomfort or inability to have close relationships, eccentricites
schizotypal disorders
what % schizotypal have 1+ MDD?
50%
prevalence of schizotypal disorders in US
4.6%
schizotypal disorders more common in males or females
males