Flashcard on Schizophrenia

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What is schizophrenia primarily characterized by?

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Disconnection from reality

Front

Which of the following is a hypothesis related to schizophrenia? Serotonin hypothesis, Dopamine hypothesis, Cortisol hypothesis, Adrenaline hypothesis

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Dopamine hypothesis

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What is the relationship between a spouse and the risk of developing schizophrenia?

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Low risk

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Which scenario leads to a high risk of developing schizophrenia? Options: No genetic risk, healthy family; Genetic risk, dysfunctional family; No genetic risk, dysfunctional family; Genetic risk, healthy family

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Genetic risk, dysfunctional family

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What is an example of a lack of appropriate behavior in schizophrenia?

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Expressionless face

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Which type of hallucination involves hearing voices?

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Auditory

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What is a key characteristic of delusional beliefs?

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They are persistent.

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Which statement is true about the types of schizophrenia? Options: There are over 10 recognized types of schizophrenia, Only one type of schizophrenia exists, There are several subtypes, including paranoid and disorganized, Each type of schizophrenia has the same symptoms

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There are several subtypes, including paranoid and disorganized

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Which of the following is a positive symptom of Schizophrenia? Emotional flatness, Hallucinations, Poor executive functioning, Loss of interest in everyday activities

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Hallucinations

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Which of the following is a challenge faced by individuals with schizophrenia in social settings?
Options:
They tend to be overly social,
Difficulty in understanding social cues,
They prefer to be in large groups,
They have enhanced empathy

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Difficulty in understanding social cues