Schizophrenia Symptoms
Belief that one is a famous person with special abilities and, possibly, special powers.
What are Delusions of Grandeur (a type of delusion)?
A belief that others know of one's thoughts.
What is "thought broadcasting?"
Biopsychosocial factors
What is one of the explanations as to the cause of Schizoaffective Disorder?
Thought processes that are disorganized
What is one of the "positive" symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Presence of one or more psychotic symptoms with a sudden onset and full remission within one month
What is "Brief Psychotic Disorder?"
Delusions and/or hallucinations related to the physiological effects of a substance or medication
What is "Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder?
"Waxy Flexibility" - symptom where person does not move or respond, poor hygiene, etc.
What is "Catatonia"
The presence of the symptoms of schizophrenia, but is distinguished by its shorter duration, which is at least 1 month but less than 6 months.
What is Schizophreniform Disorder?
Model explaining the impact of genetics on the development of Schizophrenia
What is the "Diathesis Stress Model?"
Lack of emotion, alogia, avolition, diminished social behavior, lowered motivation, etc.
What are "negative" symptoms of schizophrenia?
Greater risk of Schizophrenia if have a "second-degree relative" with Schizophrenia
What is a genetic predisposition to the development of Schizophrenia?
Side effects of antipsychotic medications related to the diminution of dopamine causing Parkinson-like symptoms
What are "extra-pyramidal" symptoms
Phase containing minor symptoms of schizophrenia, a precursor to increasingly more serious symptoms
What is the "Prodromal" Phase?
An uninterrupted duration of illness during which there is a major mood episode (manic or depressive) in addition to symptoms of schizophrenia.
What is Schizoaffective Disorder?
ACT and CET treatments for Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
What are "Acceptance & Commitment Therapy" and "Cognitive Enhancement Theory?"