PSYC 4050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Psychosis, Dementia Praecox, Eugen Bleuler
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Who are the two key historical figures in the study and naming of schizophrenia: emil kraepelin (1856-1926, dementia praecox, degeneration of brain c, eugen bleuler (1857-1939) Impaired mental functioning at early age: schizophrenia, splitting or lack of integration of psychological functions (personality, thoughts, emotions, and behavior) Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder because the person lost contact with reality. There is a group or spectrum of schizophrenic disorder. Echolalia (repeating what someone says to person) Alogical (decrease speech amount and insufficient content) Avolition ( decreased interest & decreased ability to work or care for self)
