PSYC 3550 Chapter Notes -Eternal Sin, Delusional Disorder, Clanging
19 Apr 2013
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Symptoms of schiz: delusions, hallucinations normal, disorganized speech directed behavior, disorganized or catatonic behavior, negative symptoms - reduction of functions such as language or goal- Delusional disorder limited system of delusions. The label given to a group of psychoses in which deterioration of functioning. Schizophrenia is marked by sever distortion of thought, perception, and mood, by bizarre behavior, and by social withdrawal. Must show 2 of these for at least 6 months in order to be diagnosed as schizophrenia. Delusions firmly held beliefs that have no basis in reality. Some schizos believe their thoughts are being tampered with. * a) thought broadcasting one"s thoughts are being broadcast to the outside world. B) thought insertion other people are inserting thoughts into one"s head. C) thought withdrawal other people are removing thoughts from one"s head. Ideas jump from one track to another, one that is indirectly: poverty of content communicates poorly.
