A Parent Reports Being Afraid That a Child May Have

question 4

Multiple Choice

A parent reports being afraid that a child may have schizophrenia because of disorganized speech and asocial behaviors. The nurse will tell this parent that which of the following must also be present to make a diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A decrease in self-care, job, or school function
• B) A history of substance abuse
• C) A 1-month duration of active phase symptoms
• D) Continuous signs of disturbance for longer than 6 months
• E) The presence of manic episodes

Describe the historical contributions to the understanding of brain function and language processing.

Recognize the symptoms and distinguish between different types of aphasia.

Comprehend the implications of gender and brain structure differences.

Recognize the role of the brain hemispheres in various cognitive and perceptual tasks.

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Definitions:

Regression

A return to an earlier or less developed state, often in psychology referring to the adoption of behaviors not typical of the current developmental stage.

Memory

The cognitive function that allows information to be stored, retained, and recalled from the past.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Repression

The psychological act of excluding distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories from conscious awareness, often considered a defense mechanism.