Topic 9 (psychiatric conditions) lecture 1&2 (schizophrenia) Flashcards
what percentage of population have schizophrenia?
0.5-1%
whats the onset age for men and women?
men 15-25
women around 30
hows it compare men and women
less severe in women, less pronounced brain abnormalities and less resistant to treatment
what are 3 positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
hallucinations
delusions
disordered thoughts
what are 5 negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
reduced speech
social withdrawal
lack of empathy
diminuished ability to start and continue activities
decreased ability to find pleasure in everyday activities
what a 4 cognitive defecits associated with schizophrenia?
memory, attention, planning, decision making
what are 4 phases of schizophrenia?
premorbid base (childhood)
prodomal phase (breif positive symp