The Basics of Schizophrenia

Use internet research to answer each of the following questions in your blog - DO NOT COPY/PASTE - be sure to restate answers in your own words and site all resources used.  Due by midnight on Wednesday, October 20th.


1. Explain the general symptoms of paranoid-type schizophrenia.


2. Explain the general symptoms of disorganized-type schizophrenia.


3. Explain the general symptoms of catatonic-type schizophrenia.


4. Identify three positive symptoms of schizophrenia.


5. Identify three negative symptoms of schizophrenia.


6. What is the difference between an halucination and a delusion?


7. Identify three cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia.


8. Describe the symptom of avolition.


9. Describe the symptom of catatonia.


10. Define and give an example of a delusion og grandeur.


11.Define and give an example of a delusion of reference.


12. Define and give an example of a somatic delusion.

Mental Illness

The first mental illness we will be analyzing is schizophrenia - a very scary and misunderstood condition.  We will examine possible causes, symptoms, effects and treatments of the disease while watching several videos which help us to understand what the illness does to not only the person who has it but those around him/her, as well.

Video #1:  Childhood Schizophrenia

Video #2: Simulation of Schizophrenia - what is it like?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9v4FsKXmj8&feature=related