Schizophrenia Overview (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the most common type of hallucination associated with schizophrenia?
What is the most common type of hallucination associated with schizophrenia?
Auditory hallucinations
What is the concordance rate for schizophrenia in monozygotic (identical) twins?
What is the concordance rate for schizophrenia in monozygotic (identical) twins?
48%
How many symptoms must a patient have for diagnosis, and for what minimum duration?
How many symptoms must a patient have for diagnosis, and for what minimum duration?
2+ symptoms for substantial month
Which symptom type subtracts from normal behaviour and persists longer?
Which symptom type subtracts from normal behaviour and persists longer?
Negative symptoms
Which researchers raised dopamine levels in rats using amphetamine in 1966?
Which researchers raised dopamine levels in rats using amphetamine in 1966?
Randrup and Munkvad
What is the prevalence rate of schizophrenia in the general population?
What is the prevalence rate of schizophrenia in the general population?
0.3-0.7%
Which brain abnormality is most associated with negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which brain abnormality is most associated with negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Enlarged ventricles
According to Frith's theory, what can't schizophrenia patients filter out?
According to Frith's theory, what can't schizophrenia patients filter out?
Cognitive noise
Approximately what percentage of diagnosed patients respond well to treatment?
Approximately what percentage of diagnosed patients respond well to treatment?
20%
What is the risk of developing schizophrenia if you have a first-degree relative with it?
What is the risk of developing schizophrenia if you have a first-degree relative with it?
6-17%