Issues in the diagnosis of schizophrenia (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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DSM criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia
DSM criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia
At least 2 symptoms for at least 6 months
Reliable diagnosis definition
Reliable diagnosis definition
The extent diagnoses are consistent
Inter-reliability definition
Inter-reliability definition
When multiple doctors agree on same diagnosis
DSM commonly used where?
DSM commonly used where?
America
ICD commonly used where?
ICD commonly used where?
European countries
Valid diagnosis definition
Valid diagnosis definition
Classification is true reflection of the disorder
Gender bias in schizophrenia diagnosis
Gender bias in schizophrenia diagnosis
Men diagnosed more than women
Co-morbidity definition
Co-morbidity definition
Having more than one mental disorder
Buckley's finding on schizophrenia & depression
Buckley's finding on schizophrenia & depression
50% of schizophrenia patients also had depression
Symptom overlap definition
Symptom overlap definition
Two+ disorders share same symptoms
Symptoms shared by schizophrenia & bipolar
Symptoms shared by schizophrenia & bipolar
Delusions and avolition
Why different manuals reduce reliability
Why different manuals reduce reliability
Different criteria mean diagnosis varies by country
Why criteria updates reduce reliability
Why criteria updates reduce reliability
People may no longer meet criteria despite same symptoms