Schizophrenia Differs from Dementia in That It

question 39

Multiple Choice

Schizophrenia differs from dementia in that it

• A) affects primarily males.
• B) is a single-gene disorder.
• C) is treatable with insulin.
• D) is episodic rather than degenerative.
• E) is degenerative rather than episodic.

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Definitions:

Hearing Voices

The phenomenon of perceiving sounds or voices in the absence of an external auditory stimulus, often associated with certain mental health conditions.

Misdiagnosed

Incorrectly identified as having a particular disease or condition, potentially leading to inappropriate treatment or misunderstanding of one's health status.

Sociocognitive Model

A theoretical framework suggesting that social and cognitive factors play a significant role in the development and maintenance of disorders.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A complex psychological condition that involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.