eds, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders

Eating Disorders

Mental illnesses characterized by abnormal eating habits, commonly associated with emotional distress.

Sociocultural Theory

The idea that societal and cultural influences shape individuals' body image perceptions, contributing to eating disorder behaviors.

Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptoms characterized by the presence of abnormal thoughts and perceptions, such as hallucinations and delusions.

Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptoms marked by the absence or reduction of normal emotional responses, such as affective flattening and avolition.

Delusions

False beliefs that are strongly held despite evidence to the contrary, often seen in schizophrenia.

Auditory Hallucinations

The most common type of hallucination in schizophrenia, where individuals hear voices or sounds that are not present.

Prodromal Phase

The early stage of schizophrenia where symptoms begin to emerge but do not yet meet full criteria for diagnosis.

Affective Flattening

A type of negative symptom in schizophrenia where there is a lack of emotional expression or responsiveness.

Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia

Impairments in memory, attention, and thinking that can significantly affect functioning in individuals with schizophrenia.

Biopsychosocial Model

A comprehensive approach that takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental disorders.

Neuroleptics

Medications used to treat schizophrenia that act as dopamine antagonists to reduce positive symptoms.

Tardive Dyskinesia

An irreversible and serious side effect of long-term neuroleptic medication characterized by involuntary movements.

Avolition

A negative symptom of schizophrenia characterized by a lack of motivation to engage in goal-directed activities.

Expressed Emotion

A family communication style that can contribute to the risk of relapse in individuals with schizophrenia.

Sociogenic Theory

The theory that social conditions and lower socioeconomic status increase the likelihood of developing schizophrenia.

Biological Treatments for Schizophrenia

The primary treatment approach focusing on medications, often combined with psychosocial interventions.

Schizoaffective Disorder

A mental health disorder featuring symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorder (depression or mania) concurrently.