Neuroscience Final - Dissolving Delusions

Schizophrenia Diagnosis

DSM-5 criteria:

(at least one of):

1. delusions

2. hallucinations

3. disorganized speech

4. grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior

5. negative symptoms, diminished emotional expression

AND

6. impairment in one area of functioning for a period of time

   • work, relationships, self-care

Delusions

false beliefs; consistently held despite arguing evidence

Hallucinations

sensory experiences in the absence of stimulation from environment

Positive Symptoms

behavioral excesses & distortions

• delusions

• hallucinations

Negative Symptoms

behavioral deficits

• avolition

• asociality

• anhendonia

• blunted affect

• alogia

  experience domain & expression domain

Disorganized Symptoms

speech & behavior