PHRM 311 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex, Catatonia, Taste
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Dsm-v diagnostic criteria: two (or more) of the following , each present for a significant portion of time during a. If history of autistic spectrum disorder or other communication disorder of childhood onset, the additional diagnosis of schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations are also present for at least 1 month (or less if successfully treated). No sign or symptom is pathognomonic of schizophrenia. Many symptoms of schizophrenia are categorized as either positive or negative . Prior history of schizotypal or schizoid personality traits or disorder are often present. However, affective , aggression , and neurocognitive dysfunction are gaining acceptance as terms to describe symptom dimensions of schizophrenia. The presence of tactile, olfactory or gustatory hallucinations may indicate an organic etiology such as complex partial seizures. To be able to list the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
