Psychotic disorders

Question 1

What are Schneider’s first rank symptoms>

Answer 1

1) Auditory hallucinations
- Third person derogatory
- Running commentary
- Thought echo

2) Boundary permeability
- Thought insertion
- Thought withdrawal
- Thought broadcasting

3) Passivity phenomenon
4) Delusional perception

Question 2

Criteria A for schizophrenia/schizophreniform disorder

Answer 2

[A] 2 + of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period. At least one of these must be (1), (2), or (3):

1. Delusions
2. Hallucinations
3. Disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence)
4. Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior. 5. Negative symptoms (i.e., diminished emotional expression or avolition).