Vocabulary
Definition of - Negative Symptoms
Where people appear to withdraw from the world around then, take no interest in everyday social interactions, and often appear emotionless and flat
What percentage of people are affected by Schizophrenia? (adults)
1 in 222 people (0.45%) among adults
What are two of the types of schizophrenia?
Paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, and residual
Approximately how old is the word "Schizophrenia"?
Less than 100
What are 3 symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Hallucinations, Delusions, unusual thoughts, disorders of movement, difficulty speaking and expressing emotion, problems with attention, memory and organization
Definition of - Positive Symptoms
Any change in behaviour or thoughts, such as hallucinations or delusions.
What percentage of people are affected by Schizophrenia? (worldwide)
1 in 300 people (0.32%) worldwide
Which type of schizophrenia has decreased severity of symptoms?
Residual
Name a famous person who had schizophrenia?
Eduard Einstein (Albert Einstein’s son) Syd Barrett (from the band Pink Floyd) Mary Todd Lincoln (wife of Abraham Lincoln) Vincent van Gogh (visual artist/painter) Michaelangelo (Painter)
What is the different between a hallucination and a delusion?
A hallucination is seeing things and a delusion is hearing things that are not actually there.
Definition of - Paranoia
Characterised by strange delusions, such as believing that one's thoughts are being broadcast over the radio
What percentage of people does Schizophrenia affect in the U.S.?
Estimated 1%
What is catatonic schizophrenia?
People with catatonic schizophrenia are generally immobile and unresponsive to the world around them
Was Schizophrenia viewed as more serious when it was first discovered or now?
When it was first discovered
When do the symptoms of Schizophrenia usually start?
Late teen years to early 20s
Definition of - Insanity
The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness
What percentage of schizophrenics are violent?
Below 10%
What is the difference between paranoid schizophrenia and disorganized schizophrenia?
Paranoid schizophrenia's speech and emotions remain fairly normal. Disorganized schizophrenia has jumbled speech and outward behavior, maybe emotionless.
What was the first country to have traces of Schizophrenia?
Egypt
List 2 of the 3 things researchers believe have an influence on Schizophrenia
Environment, Genetic makeup, and Brain chemistry
Definition of - Hallucination
An experience involving the apparent perception of something not present
What is the mortality rate for schizophrenics?
Average of 14.5 years of potential life loss
What type of Schizophrenia does this definition define - "a type of schizophrenia that is diagnosed when a person meets the criteria for diagnosis for schizophrenia but cannot be classified into any of the subtypes"
Undifferentiated
What year was schizophrenia discovered?
1887
What is the definition of Schizophrenia and how many types are there?
“Schizophrenia is a severe, lifelong brain disorder. People who have it may hear voices, see things that aren't there or believe that others are reading or controlling their minds. In men, symptoms usually start in the late teens and early 20s.” There are 5 types