Classfication Of SZ

Question 1

Symptoms of schizophrenia

Answer 1

• hallucinations, delusions, low mood, lack of motivation, a volition, catatonic behaviour

Question 2

Diagnosis and classification of SZ

Answer 2

US= DSM-V, one positive symptom needed to diagnose.
ICD 11- Europe, two negative symptoms needed even in the absence of hallucinations

Question 3

Issues with DSM and ICD

Answer 3

• cultural variations can reduce reliability.
• harder to get treatment due to differences in diagnosis.
• not a universal indicator which makes it harder to standardise SZ data.
• other cultures have different perceptions on mental illnesses.

Question 4

Positive symptoms

Answer 4

Additional experiences beyond those of ordinary existence.- disorganised speech
- hallucinations
- delusions.
- disorganised behaviour.

Question 5

Negative symptoms.

Answer 5

Loss of usual abilities or experiences.
- a volition, alogia, speech poverty