WorksheetsOCR GCSE Psychology - Problems - characteristics of schizophrenia and depression
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a hallucination?
a firmly-held idea that a person has despite clear and obvious evidence that it isn’t true
sounds or other sensations experienced as real when they exist only in your mind
trouble concentrating and maintaining your train of thought, which may manifest itself in the way that you speak
Apparent unawareness of the environment; social withdrawal
What is disorganised speech?
a firmly-held idea that a person has despite clear and obvious evidence that it isn’t true
sounds or other sensations experienced as real when they exist only in your mind
trouble concentrating and maintaining your train of thought, which may manifest itself in the way that you speak
Apparent unawareness of the environment; social withdrawal
What is the prevalence of schizophrenia in the UK?
1%
4-10%
20-25%
44-50%
What is the prevalence of depression in the UK?
1%
4-10%
20-25%
44-50%
Which race has a higher incidence of diagnosis of depression in the UK?
White/Caucasian
Caribbean/African origin
Asian origin
Hispanic origin
Do men or women have a higher incidence of depression in the UK?
men
women
equal
Which race has a higher incidence of diagnosis of schizophrenia in the UK?
White/Caucasian
Caribbean/African origin
Asian origin
Hispanic origin
Do men or women have a higher incidence of schizophrenia in the UK?
men
women
equal
Which of the following is not a key symptom of depression?
lowered mood
reduction in enjoyment and low self-esteem
change in sleeping or eating patterns
hallucinations
What is a delusion?
a firmly-held idea that a person has despite clear and obvious evidence that it isn’t true
sounds or other sensations experienced as real when they exist only in your mind
trouble concentrating and maintaining your train of thought, which may manifest itself in the way that you speak
Apparent unawareness of the environment; social withdrawal
