schizophrenia - subtypes Flashcards
1
Q
define paranoid schizophrenia
A
- delusions of various kinds
- remains emotionally responsive
- more alert
- argumentative
- least serious
- no disorganized speech
2
Q
define catatonic schizophrenia
A
- immobility
- excessive movements with no purpose
- doing the opposite of what is being asked or repeating everything
echolalia = involuntary parrot- like repetition of a word/phrase spoken by another person
echopraxia = involuntary imitation or repition of a body movements of another person
3
Q
define disorganized schizophrenia
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- must have all: disorganized speech/behavior
- not goal directed
- symptoms include delusions and hallucinations
- large mood swings
- loss of interest in life = social withdrawl
4
Q
define undifferentiated schizophrenia
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- variation between symptoms, not fitting into a particular type
- broad
5
Q
define residual schizophrenia
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- absence of prominent delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
- episode of schizophrenia during the past 6 months and still have mild symptoms
