PSY 30312 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Dsm-5, Stimulus Modality
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Overview of schizophrenia: schizophrenia: a neurodevelopmental disorder of the brain that is expressed in abnormal mental functions and disturbed behavior. Catatonic behavior = motor dysfunctions ranging from wild agitation to immobility. Significant deterioration or impairment in functioning: childhood-onset schizophrenia (cos): a progressive neurodevelopmental disorder that causes significant distress and disability. Rare and possibly more severe than regular schizophrenia. Onset is prior to the age of 18 and has worse long-term outcomes. Similar symptoms, susceptibility genes, and social-cognitive patterns with asd, but two distinct disorders. Initial stages: difficulty in concentrating, sleeping, or doing schoolwork, and may start to avoid friends. As progression continues: child may begin to speak incoherently and see or hear things that no one else does. Dsm-5 defining features of schizophrenia: defining characteristics: In addition to the presence of delusions, hallucinations, grossly disorganized speech, etc. , continuous signs of disturbance must persist for 6 months. Benefits of the use of same criteria for children and adults: 1.
