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Disorganized schizophrenia refers to a subtype of schizophrenia in which the patient suffers disorganized thought process, behavior, and emotions. Certain criteria have to be met according to the DSM (diagnositc and statistic manual for mental disorders).

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Which psychological problem is associated with Schizophrenia?

Hi, The main problem associated with schizophrenia is hallucination. It could be recognised as the patient sees invisible things (visual H.), screams, talks to somebody who is not exist, hearing voices. It is mental disorder that mainly can be seen as disorganised speech and behaviour. Hope this helps


Is schizophrenia a disease?

Schizophrenia is classified as a disorder by the DSM-IV-TR. This means that it is an abnormality in function. It may or may not be a disease depending on your definition of disease.


What type of schizophrenia is an inappropriate affective behavior?

This would probably be hebephrenic schizophrenia (also known as disorganized schizophrenia). However, all types of schizophrenia by definition have inappropriate affect. Hebephrenia is simply the most obvious and severe form that is based on an affective disorder.


What is the opposite of detail oriented?

Disorganised is the opposite of detail oriented.


What is the definition of relapse in schizophrenia?

Relapse is a new psychotic episode after a period of at least one month with partial or complete recovery with no positive symptoms.


If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?

Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.


Is schizophrenia a disability?

People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.


What is a simple definition of the condition 'schizophrenia'?

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thinking, emotions, and behaviors. Symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and difficulty in distinguishing reality from imagination. Treatment often involves a combination of therapy and medication.


What is the definition of alogia?

Mean the reduction in the quantity or the quality of speech. People with schizophrenia, along with a variety of other mental illnesses, often suffer from alogia.


What is opposite of detail- oriented?

The opposite of detail-oriented could be 'disorganised'


What are the causes of residual schizophrenia?

Residual schizophrenia is caused by a partial recovery from schizophrenia. For an explanation of what causes schizophrenia, please see the related question.


How are age and gender linked to schizophrenia?

Teenagers and young adults are most likely to get schizophrenia. Women with schizophrenia are more likely to have less severe schizophrenia and have paranoid schizophrenia, as well as developing schizophrenia at an average age of 25; men have a more severe course, with higher rates of disorganized and catatonic schizophrenia as well as developing schizophrenia at the average age of 18.