5.4 part 2

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to schizophrenia and dissociative disorders, aiding in the understanding of symptoms, causes, and classifications.

Positive Symptoms

New abnormal behaviors that include delusions, such as false beliefs not based in reality.

Delusions of Persecution

A belief that others are out to 'get them,' involving thoughts of being watched, followed, or poisoned.

Delusions of Grandeur

A belief in one's own special importance, such as having super abilities or significant fame.

Disorganized Speech

Difficulty in organizing thoughts and communicating clearly, often resulting in nonsensical phrases.

Word Salad

A jumble of words that do not make logical sense, making communication incoherent.

Loose Associations

Jumping between loosely connected ideas, often in a disorganized manner.

Disorganized Motor Behavior

Abnormal movement patterns that can be either positive (excessive movement) or negative (reduced movement).

Catatonic Stupor

A state of being immobile and unresponsive, with little reaction to stimuli.

Catatonic Excitement

Excessive and repetitive movements, characterized by extreme restlessness.

Negative Symptoms

Reduction or loss of normal behaviors, like flat affect and lack of self-care.

Flat Affect

A severe reduction in emotional expression, including facial expressions and vocal inflections.

Lack of Self-Care

A noticeable decline in meeting basic needs and hygiene practices.

Genetic Factors

Genetic predispositions that tend to run in families, influencing the likelihood of developing disorders.

Prenatal Environment

Effects of environmental factors such as virus exposure and maternal stress during pregnancy.

Dopamine Hypothesis

The theory that an imbalance of dopamine levels can lead to symptoms like delusions and emotional dysregulation.

Dissociative Disorders

Characterized by a disconnection from consciousness, memories, feelings, or sense of identity.

Dissociative Amnesia

A disruption in memory following a traumatic event, leading to inability to recall personal information.

Fugue State

A rare condition involving sudden travel away from home without recollection of events during that time.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

The presence of two or more distinct identities, or alters, each with its own unique characteristics.

Alters

Distinct identities within a person with DID, each having different memories, behaviors, and physiological responses.

Defense Mechanism

A psychological strategy used to cope with trauma or stress, such as dissociative amnesia and DID.