PSYCH 270 Study Guide - Mood Disorder, Prodrome, Dementia
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Chapter 13 outline: schizophrenic disorders: overview of schizophrenia, symptoms of schizophrenia involve deterioration of basic functions affecting individuals" thoughts and perceptions. Symptoms must occur in the absence of other disorders (mood disorders, delirium, dementia, substance abuse disorders) Prodromal phase obvious deterioration in functioning, change in personality with characteristics similar to schizotypal personality disorder, including peculiar behaviors and perceptual experiences: active phase symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized. 1. speech are present: residual phase signs and symptoms similar to that of the prodromal phase positive symptoms may improve, but negative symptoms and impairment often continue. Symptoms: there is no specific set of symptoms characteristic of all schizophrenic patients, but classes of symptoms include. Positive (psychotic) symptoms presence of abnormal functioning e. g. , hallucinations, delusions: negative symptoms absence of normal functioning e. g. , social withdrawal, lack of initiative, disorganization verbal communication problems and bizarre behavior. Positive symptoms: hallucinations sensory experiences not caused by external stimuli a.
