Schizophrenia and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Vocabulary Flashcards

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Schizophrenia and Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Psychosis

Gross departure from reality, which may include hallucinations and delusions.

Hallucinations

Sensory experiences in the absence of sensory input, such as hearing voices.

Delusions

Strong, inaccurate beliefs that persist despite evidence to the contrary.

Schizophrenia

A pervasive type of psychosis characterized by disturbed thought, emotion, and behavior.

Disorganized speech

Cognitive slippage or incoherence in speech typical of certain psychotic disorders.

Negative symptoms

Absence or insufficiency of normal behavior, including lack of motivation and emotional expression.

Avolition

Lack of initiation and persistence in activities.

Anhedonia

Lack of pleasure or indifference to previously enjoyed activities.

Catatonia

Unusual motor responses, such as immobility or agitation, and odd mannerisms.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, used for diagnosing mental health conditions.

Positive symptoms

Active manifestations of abnormal behavior, such as delusions and hallucinations.

Disorganized symptoms

Confused or abnormal speech, behavior, and emotion that may indicate psychosis.

Schizoaffective disorder

A mental condition characterized by symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder.

Dopamine hypothesis

A theory that suggests schizophrenia is partially caused by overactive dopamine in the brain.

Neurobiological influences

Biological factors, such as neurotransmitter imbalances, that affect mental health.

Psychosocial approaches

Treatment methods focusing on therapy and support from the community rather than just medication.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.

Depersonalization

A feeling of detachment or distortion in perception of one’s own body or experience.

Derealization

A loss of sense of the external world, feeling as if one is living in a dream.

Reintegration of identities

The therapeutic process in DID aimed at merging distinct identities into one.

Cues/triggers

Stimuli that provoke memories of trauma or dissociation in individuals with DID.

False memories

Inaccurate recollections that can occur through suggestibility, potentially harmful to patients.

Substance-induced psychotic disorder

Psychotic symptoms resulting from the physiological effects of a substance.

Chronic trauma

Long-term exposure to stressful or traumatic events, often linked to the development of DID.

Psychotropic medications

Drugs used to manage psychiatric symptoms, typically affecting mood, perception, and behavior.

Behavioral family therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on improving family dynamics to support patients with mental health issues.

Community care programs

Support systems designed to help individuals with mental health issues live in the community.

Psychological factors

Mental and emotional aspects that can contribute to the risk of developing schizophrenia.