Schizophrenia Spectrum And Other Psychotic Disorder Flashcards
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fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change with the light of conflicting evidence
Delusion
false beliefs that an individual will be harrased, hurt, conspired against, followed by someone, a group or an organization.
Persecutory Type Delusions
a conviction that a major catastrophe will occur
Nihilistic Delusions
false beliefs that someone (usually of higher status) is in love to an individual
Erotomanic Type Delusions
irrational beliefs that an individual has extravagant or exceptional wealth, fame, discovery, or ability
Grandiose Type Delusions
bizarre preoccupation in body functions, appearance, and health
Somatic Type Delusions
false conviction that an individual’s partner is cheating on him/her
Jealous Type Delusions
perception-like experiences without an external stimuli
Hallucination
Hallucinations that are considered normal that occurs while falling asleep
Hypnagogic Hallucinations
hallucinations that are considered normal that occurs while waking up
Hypnopompic Hallucinations
Disorganized thinking is usually inferred from
Speech
Avolition
decreases in self initiated motivated activities
decrease in speech output
Alogia
avoidance to social interaction
Asociality
inability to experience pleasure from previously enjoyed activities or a degradation in the recollection of the pleasure previously experienced
Anhedonia