Schizophrenia Research Paper
Abstract There are many psychological disorders. A common psychological disorder is Schizophrenia. Many people are uniformed as to what this disorder specifically is. This research paper will include information such as what this disorder is, typical symptoms, prevalence rates, the DSM V diagnosis, typical course, and finally treatment for this disorder. Schizophrenia is broken down into several subtypes. There are many cases of Schizophrenia that developed as a result of extreme stress or simply because it is a genetic disorder.
Schizophrenia A psychological disorder is a significant dysfunction in a person’s thoughts feelings or behaviors. One specific type of psychological disorder is Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and behaviors. Schizophrenia is the most dreaded psychological disorder. It is a disease of the brain manifested in symptoms of the mind. It is one of the most heavily researched disorders. The word itself means split, “schizo,” mind “phrenia.” Rather then referring to a multiple personality split, schizophrenia patients suffer from a split reality. Schizophrenia has several subtypes. They are Paranoid, Disorganized, Catatonic, Undifferentiated, and Residual. A possible answer to what causes Schizophrenia came about when researchers examined Schizophrenia patients’ brains after death. They discovered an excess number of dopamine receptors. A hyper-responsive dopamine system can amplify brain signals creating positive symptoms such as hallucinations and paranoia. This is not the only cause of Schizophrenia. A stressful life can result in the development of Schizophrenia. Fetal infections can increase the odds that a child will develop Schizophrenia. (Meyers, Exploring Psychology)
DSM V Diagnosis The DSM V says that for one to be diagnosed with schizophrenia
Schizophrenia A psychological disorder is a significant dysfunction in a person’s thoughts feelings or behaviors. One specific type of psychological disorder is Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and behaviors. Schizophrenia is the most dreaded psychological disorder. It is a disease of the brain manifested in symptoms of the mind. It is one of the most heavily researched disorders. The word itself means split, “schizo,” mind “phrenia.” Rather then referring to a multiple personality split, schizophrenia patients suffer from a split reality. Schizophrenia has several subtypes. They are Paranoid, Disorganized, Catatonic, Undifferentiated, and Residual. A possible answer to what causes Schizophrenia came about when researchers examined Schizophrenia patients’ brains after death. They discovered an excess number of dopamine receptors. A hyper-responsive dopamine system can amplify brain signals creating positive symptoms such as hallucinations and paranoia. This is not the only cause of Schizophrenia. A stressful life can result in the development of Schizophrenia. Fetal infections can increase the odds that a child will develop Schizophrenia. (Meyers, Exploring Psychology)
DSM V Diagnosis The DSM V says that for one to be diagnosed with schizophrenia
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