psychotic disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what is psychosis
A
A severe mental disorder in which a person loses the ability to recognize reality or relate to others. The person is not able to cope with the demands of everyday life.
2
Q
most common causes of psychosis
A
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disease
3
Q
delusions
A
auditory - hearing things that are not there
4
Q
thought disorder
A
thoughts become disconnected
someone thoughts becomes disconnected
