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Schizophrenia -CORRECTANSWER a psychological disorder characterized by
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and/or diminished inappropriate
emotional expression.
signs and symptoms of schizophrenia -CORRECTANSWER The signs and symptoms
of schizophrenia are traditionally separated into 2 groups: positive (delusions,
hallucinations, and disorganized speech or behavior) and negative (flat affect, avolition,
anhedonia, poor attention, and alogia).
Schizophrenia is associated with -CORRECTANSWER a decline in both cognitive and
social functioning that often precedes the development of florid psychosis.
Etiology of Schizophrenia -CORRECTANSWER The exact etiology of schizophrenia is
unknown, although it is thought to be linked to an increase in dopaminergic activity.
No single etiological factor is responsible for schizophrenia.
, Treatment of Schizophrenia -CORRECTANSWER Treatment includes antipsychotics in
conjunction with behavioral therapy.
Schizophrenia definition -CORRECTANSWER Schizophrenia is a chronic serious
mental disorder characterized by loss of contact with reality and manifested by two main
symptoms: hallucinations and delusions.
onset of schizophrenia -CORRECTANSWER Men and women are equally affected, but
with a slight difference in the age of onsetMen: average age of onset = 23 years
Women: average age of onset = 26 years
Etiological factors of schizophrenia -CORRECTANSWER The disorder manifests when
a person with a genetic predisposition is exposed to one of many environmental
stressors.
- genetic predisposition
- environmental stressors
Environmental Stressors of Schizophrenia -CORRECTANSWER Environmental
stressors are believed to be triggers of schizophrenia rather than true causes of the
disorder.
-Childhood trauma
- Residence in an urban area
- Social isolation