AQA Psychology Spec. A PSYA4 (Schizophrenia - overview of all topics)

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  • Created by: Philippa
  • Created on: 11-06-11 19:30
One negative symptom of Schizophrenia is Affective flattening (of Flat Affect), this is...
where the intensity of emotion is reduced
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Who did the famous study on being sane in insane places where pseuopatients were sent to 12 different hospitals claiming to hear the words, "thud", "empty" and "hollow"?
Rosenhan
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Who stated that the more genetic relatedness you share with a Schizophrenic individual, the more likely you are to develop Schizophrenia?
Gottesman
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ECT has been used in the past to treat Schizophrenia, but what has it been found to be more effective for?
Depression
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When does Schizophrenia usually develop?
Early adulthood
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If another disorder is prominent at the same time as another, it is said to be...
co-morbid
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Antagonists...
deecrease neurotransmitter availibility
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Select the statement that is true...
low dosages of medication prevent relapse
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Who proposed the idea of Schizophrenogenic families (in particular, the mothers)?
Fromm-Reichman
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What is the main use of psychological therapy?
when combined with drug therapy, it helps the individual settle back in to their homes/lives
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Who did the famous study on being sane in insane places where pseuopatients were sent to 12 different hospitals claiming to hear the words, "thud", "empty" and "hollow"?

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Rosenhan

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Who stated that the more genetic relatedness you share with a Schizophrenic individual, the more likely you are to develop Schizophrenia?

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ECT has been used in the past to treat Schizophrenia, but what has it been found to be more effective for?

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When does Schizophrenia usually develop?

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Rachael

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Only got 60% :(  haha!

Charlotte Henson

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Had none of the stuff I've done in it :/ 

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