Symptoms of Psychosis
Hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling or tasting something that is not there
Hallucinations
Stress
the three phases of psychosis
prodromal, acute and recovery
what does the acronym CAFE stand for?
Cognition and First Episode
Which bone are babies born without?
kneecap
Having a strong belief that is firmly held in spite of contrary evidence
Delusion/fixed false beliefs
The combination of biological vulnerability and stress
Stress-Diathesis (vulnerability) Model
In this phase symptoms are first starting to appear and may make someone feel uneasy
prodrome
what does the acronym SI stand for?
social integration
Name the only continent in which spiders don't exist?
Antarctica
Believing that something or someone is referring to you
Idea of Reference
How to manage biological vulnerabilities
Healthy lifestyle and consistently taking medication
In this phase symptoms have become unmanageable and need to be tended to by medical care
what does ABC stand for?
activating event, belief and consequences
Which empire built the pyramids in Central America?
The Aztec Empire
Difficulty with thinking clearly and expressing oneself clearly
Confused or disorganized thinking
How to manage stress factors
engage in meaningful activities, develop relationships with supportive people, learn strategies for managing stress, learn strategies for managing persistent symptoms, and develop a healthy lifestyle
In this phase many individuals seek out treatment and may still be experiencing symptoms at a more manageable level
recovery
what skills do we (usually) need to use in addition to reality testing skills?
distress tolerance skills
Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?
Liquid
Lack of energy, motivation, pleasure or emotional expressiveness
Negative symptoms
Scientists believe that symptoms of psychosis are caused by an imbalance of this chemical in the brain
Dopamine
these are identified signs/circumstances that tend to lead to an increase in symptoms
red flags/warning signs
name 3 reality testing skills
What are the name of Santa’s 9 reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph