What Is the Major Difference Between the Symptoms of Late

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the major difference between the symptoms of late and early onset schizophrenia?

• A) Hallucinations and delusions are more often of a persecutory nature in early-onset cases.
• B) Hallucinations and delusions are more bizarre in early-onset cases.
• C) Lack of logical thought is found more often in late-onset schizophrenia.
• D) Late-onset schizophrenia is more likely to involve disorganized speech and flattened affect.
• E) Persecution delusions in older adults make differential diagnosis more challenging.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Relates to the part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxing the body and conserving energy.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes and behaviors.