Summary AQA alevel psychology schizophrenia AO1 and AO3

Introduction to Schizophrenia
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What is schizophrenia?

A severe mental disorder where contact with reality and insight are impaired, an
example of psychosis


How is schizophrenia diagnosed?

Using either ICD-10 or DSM-5

How does the ICD-10 classify schizophrenia?

two or more negative symptoms must be present

How does the DSM-5 classify schizophrenia?

one positive symptom must be present

What are the two types of symptoms in schizophrenia?

Positive and Negative

Define Positive symptoms

Additional experiences beyond those of ordinary existence

Define negative symptoms

loss of usual abilities and experiences

Two types of positive symptoms?

hallucinations and delusions




Two negative symptoms?


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