Abbreviations
What does VRT stand for?
Virtual Reality Therapy
What is a positive symptom?
Behaviors that are present that should be absent
CBT is used ONLY for schizophrenia treatment
False
Do medications alleviate all symptoms?
No
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is a negative symptom?
Behaviors that are absent that should be present
Tamara consistently took her medications
False
What type of medications are prescribed for schizophrenia?
Antipsychotics, second generation antipsychotics
What does AVT stand for?
Audiotory-verbal hallucinations
What is a schizophrenia specific symptom?
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, weak emotional expression/ speech/ socialization
Mindfulness/Meditation is a technique used in CBT sessions
True
What is one form of therapy used to treat schizophrenia?
VRT, CBT
What does GRACI stand for?
Global Rating of the Ability to Communicate and Interact
What is schizophrenia commonly misdiagnosed as?
Substance abuse, brain damage, hearing deficits, Huntington's disease, nutritional problems
Schizophrenia is inheritable
True
What does VRT do?
Allows a patient to create an avatar for their voices