Classification & Diagnosis (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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% of world population affected by schizophrenia
% of world population affected by schizophrenia
Approximately 1%
Positive symptoms in schizophrenia
Positive symptoms in schizophrenia
Atypical symptoms in addition to normal experiences
Negative symptoms in schizophrenia
Negative symptoms in schizophrenia
Loss of usual abilities and experiences
Hallucinations definition
Hallucinations definition
Unusual sensory experiences with no basis in reality
Delusions (paranoia)
Delusions (paranoia)
Irrational beliefs with no foundation in reality
Avolition (apathy)
Avolition (apathy)
Difficulty beginning/maintaining goal-directed activity
Speech poverty
Speech poverty
Reduction in amount and quality of speech
Co-morbidity definition
Co-morbidity definition
Two or more conditions occurring together
Gender bias in schizophrenia diagnosis since 1980s
Gender bias in schizophrenia diagnosis since 1980s
Men diagnosed more frequently than women
Cultural bias in schizophrenia diagnosis
Cultural bias in schizophrenia diagnosis
African Americans & Afro-Caribbean diagnosed more often