Issues in the diagnosis of schizophrenia (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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According to the DSM, how many symptoms must a patient show for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?
According to the DSM, how many symptoms must a patient show for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?
At least 2 symptoms
For how long must symptoms be present according to the DSM to diagnose schizophrenia?
For how long must symptoms be present according to the DSM to diagnose schizophrenia?
At least 6 months
What does inter-reliability refer to in diagnosis?
What does inter-reliability refer to in diagnosis?
Multiple doctors agreeing on diagnosis
Which diagnostic manual is commonly used in America?
Which diagnostic manual is commonly used in America?
DSM
Why do different manuals make schizophrenia diagnosis unreliable?
Why do different manuals make schizophrenia diagnosis unreliable?
They have different criteria
How do updates to diagnostic criteria affect reliability?
How do updates to diagnostic criteria affect reliability?
Lead to low reliability
What is a valid diagnosis?
What is a valid diagnosis?
When classification truly reflects disorder
Who is more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia?
Who is more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia?
Men
What is co-morbidity?
What is co-morbidity?
One person having multiple disorders
What percentage of schizophrenia patients also had depression according to Buckley?
What percentage of schizophrenia patients also had depression according to Buckley?
50%
What is symptom overlap?
What is symptom overlap?
Two or more disorders share symptoms
Which symptoms are shared by schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Which symptoms are shared by schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Delusions and avolition