PBSI 306 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
What is psychosis?
The inability to tell the difference between what is real and unreal.
Psychotic disorders occur when?
When the inability to tell the difference between what is real and unreal becomes
distressing and impairing.
Schizophrenia is the most what?
The most common psychotic disorder.
Symptoms of Schizophrenia can be in which three symptom categories?
Positive, negative, and disorganized.
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia mean what?
The presence of symptoms that were not previously present before the onset of the
disorder, therefore they are added.
Symptoms of schizophrenia can be things like?
Unusual perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors.
,Such as delusions or hallucinations.
Delusions are what?
Ideas that an individual believes to be true, but are actually highly unlikely.
E.g. "I can control the way other people think"
What is the criteria for schizophrenia?
Must be experiencing things such as "delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech,
etc..." for at least one month
Must be experiencing social/occupational dysfunction
Collectively, these things must be going on for at least six months.
What is a demographic overview of schizophrenia?
More common in men.
Men are normally diagnosed in their early twenties, whereas women are diagnosed in
their late twenties to thirties.
Women usually have a better prognosis, as well as fewer cognitive deficits. #gowomen
, Can delusions in schizophrenia happen simultaneously?
Yes.
What are persecutory delusions?
The idea that you are being persecuted, watched, or conspired against.
What are reference delusions?
Centered on the belief that ordinary events or objects have a special significance or are
directed at you specifically.
What are grandiose delusions?
When an individual has an unrealistic sense of importance about themselves or their
abilities.
E.g. "I am god"
Guilt/Sin delusions are what?
Believing you are responsible for a terrible event.
E.g. "I am responsible for an earthquake"
What is psychosis?
The inability to tell the difference between what is real and unreal.
Psychotic disorders occur when?
When the inability to tell the difference between what is real and unreal becomes
distressing and impairing.
Schizophrenia is the most what?
The most common psychotic disorder.
Symptoms of Schizophrenia can be in which three symptom categories?
Positive, negative, and disorganized.
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia mean what?
The presence of symptoms that were not previously present before the onset of the
disorder, therefore they are added.
Symptoms of schizophrenia can be things like?
Unusual perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors.
,Such as delusions or hallucinations.
Delusions are what?
Ideas that an individual believes to be true, but are actually highly unlikely.
E.g. "I can control the way other people think"
What is the criteria for schizophrenia?
Must be experiencing things such as "delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech,
etc..." for at least one month
Must be experiencing social/occupational dysfunction
Collectively, these things must be going on for at least six months.
What is a demographic overview of schizophrenia?
More common in men.
Men are normally diagnosed in their early twenties, whereas women are diagnosed in
their late twenties to thirties.
Women usually have a better prognosis, as well as fewer cognitive deficits. #gowomen
, Can delusions in schizophrenia happen simultaneously?
Yes.
What are persecutory delusions?
The idea that you are being persecuted, watched, or conspired against.
What are reference delusions?
Centered on the belief that ordinary events or objects have a special significance or are
directed at you specifically.
What are grandiose delusions?
When an individual has an unrealistic sense of importance about themselves or their
abilities.
E.g. "I am god"
Guilt/Sin delusions are what?
Believing you are responsible for a terrible event.
E.g. "I am responsible for an earthquake"
