PSYC 353 Lecture Notes - Thought Insertion, Stupor, Reduced Affect Display
17 Mar 2014
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Incorrect evaluation of the accuracy of perceptions/ thoughts, sense of what"s going on in the real world is altered: in face of contrary evidence, falsely interpret things. Symptoms of psychosis chronic in depression, dementia, etc (not just schizophrenia) 4 positive symptoms of schizophrenia (excess or distortion of normal functions) Hallucinations: sensory experiences that should not be happening. Auditory (most common)- hear things aren"t there: hear voices/ noises, running commentary on what"s going on in the world. Clearly implausible in one"s culture: express a loss of control over one"s mind or body. Thought insertion- thoughts are being put into your head. Thought withdrawal- thoughts are taken away by outside force. Thought broadcasting- your own thoughts broadcasted to world. Delusions of control- body/ actions being acted on by outside force: ex. Grandeur- believe have great, unrecognized talent others can"t see (a prophet) Jealousy- despite any evidence to contrary, believe someone cheating on you.
