Mental health midterm questions with complete solutions

Identify the primary diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia from the (DSM V) correct answer: 2 or more of delusions, hallucinations, speech problems *Anosognosia* is a symptom that often occurs in schizophrenia. What does this term mean? correct answer: "lack of insight", unaware of own condition Does a diagnosis of schizophrenia imply that someone is violent? correct answer: No Identify three positive symptoms of schizophrenia correct answer: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech Identify three negative symptoms of schizophrenia correct answer: lethargic, apathetic, depressed People experiencing schizophrenia may present with a flat or inappropriate affect. What do these terms mean? correct answer: not showing signs of normal emotion, monotone, diminished facial expressions, apathetic Cognitive deficits that have been associated with schizophrenia include: correct answer: Memory, Speed of Processing thoughts, vigilance/attention, reasoning/problem solving, social cognition. Describe these additional symptoms sometimes seen in schizophrenia : Substance abuse(occurs in 50- 90%) correct answer: misuse of OTC, illicit drugs, alcoholism Describe these additional symptoms sometimes seen in schizophrenia : Polydipsia/Water Intoxication (20%) correct answer: drinking a large amount of water- mental status change Describe these additional symptoms sometimes seen in schizophrenia : Smooth pursuit eye tracking deficiency correct answer: eyes don't move smoothly Describe these additional symptoms sometimes seen in schizophrenia : Loose Association correct answer: patients responses don't relate to conversation, not logically connected Describe these additional symptoms sometimes seen in schizophrenia : Clang Associations correct answer: pattern of speech governed by rhyming and word sounds Describe these additional symptoms sometimes s