Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Psychology ⇒ Psychological Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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A 22-year-old man reports hearing voices that comment on his actions and believes that the government is monitoring his thoughts. Which two core symptoms of schizophrenia does he display?
Describe the difference between hallucinations and delusions.
Describe the impact of stigma on individuals with schizophrenia.
Describe the main difference between schizophreniform disorder and schizophrenia.
Describe the main features of schizoaffective disorder.
A 19-year-old woman has experienced non-bizarre delusions for 2 months, with no other psychotic symptoms. What is the most likely diagnosis? (1) Schizophrenia (2) Delusional disorder (3) Brief psychotic disorder (4) Schizoaffective disorder
A 22-year-old man reports hearing voices that comment on his actions and believes that the government is monitoring his thoughts. Which two core symptoms of schizophrenia does he display?
A patient has experienced psychotic symptoms for 4 months, with no mood episodes. What is the most likely diagnosis? (1) Schizophrenia (2) Schizophreniform disorder (3) Brief psychotic disorder (4) Delusional disorder
A 19-year-old woman has experienced non-bizarre delusions for 2 months, with no other psychotic symptoms. What is the most likely diagnosis? (1) Schizophrenia (2) Delusional disorder (3) Brief psychotic disorder (4) Schizoaffective disorder
A patient has experienced psychotic symptoms for 4 months, with no mood episodes. What is the most likely diagnosis? (1) Schizophrenia (2) Schizophreniform disorder (3) Brief psychotic disorder (4) Delusional disorder
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the development of schizophrenia? (1) Dopamine (2) Serotonin (3) Acetylcholine (4) GABA
Which of the following best describes a hallucination? (1) A false belief (2) A false sensory perception (3) A lack of emotional expression (4) Disorganized behavior
Fill in the blank: ________ are false beliefs that are firmly held despite evidence to the contrary.
Fill in the blank: ________ disorder is characterized by symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a term for reduced motivation and goal-directed behavior in schizophrenia.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the term for a lack of emotional expression often seen in schizophrenia.
True or False: Brief psychotic disorder lasts less than one month.
True or False: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be helpful in managing symptoms of schizophrenia.
True or False: Delusional disorder is characterized by non-bizarre delusions lasting at least one month.
True or False: Disorganized speech is considered a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
