schizophrenia

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what does the word schizophrenia mean?

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split mind

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chronic schizophrenia begins at any age and frequently occurs in response to a traumatic event

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false

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which of these is NOT a positive symptom of schizophrenia? hallucinations, rage, disorganized speech, motionless body

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motionless body

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excess of which neurotransmitter can signal schizophrenia?

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dopamine

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low brain activity in what brain lobe can be a sign of schizophrenia?

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frontal lobe

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which of these can increase the risk that a baby develops schizophrenia later in life?
high birth weight, young paternal age, iron deficiency in pregnancy, oxygen deprivation during delivery

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oxygen deprivation during delivery

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In identical twins, if one twin develops schizophrenia, the other has a 1 in 2 chance of also developing it.

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true

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how many people (approximately) suffer from schizophrenia worldwide?

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20 million

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with chronic schizophrenia, symptoms typically appear around what time?

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late adolescence/early adulthood

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around what percent of Americans have schizophrenia?

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1%