Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

These flashcards cover terminology, symptoms, and treatment methods related to schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders.

Psychosis

Inability to differentiate between what is real and what is unreal.

Positive symptoms

Add something to normal functions, such as hallucinations and delusions.

Negative symptoms

Reflect a loss or diminution of normal functions.

Schizophrenia

Severe form of psychosis with symptoms including disorganized thinking, odd behavior, and impaired daily functioning.

Delusions

Ideas that an individual believes to be true but are highly unlikely or impossible.

Persecutory delusion

False belief that oneself or loved ones are being persecuted or conspired against.

Hallucinations

Perceptual experiences that occur without an actual stimulus.

Formal thought disorder

Significant problems with thinking, including loose associations and derailment.

Restricted affect

Severe reduction in or absence of emotional expression.

Avolition/asociality

Inability to initiate or persist at common, goal-directed activities.

Prodromal symptoms

Symptoms that occur before the acute phase of schizophrenia.

Schizoaffective disorder

A mix of schizophrenia and a mood disorder.

Schizophreniform disorder

Symptoms of schizophrenia present for less than 6 months.

Delusional disorder

Delusions lasting at least 1 month regarding real-life situations.

Genetic transmission

The hereditary passing of traits and disorders through genes.

Behavioral interventions

Psychological methods that aim to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce maladaptive behaviors.

Tardive dyskinesia

Neurological disorder involving involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw.