The Widely Misunderstood Term Schizophrenia Is Based on Greek Roots

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Essay

The widely misunderstood term schizophrenia is based on Greek roots meaning "split mind." To be diagnosed with schizophrenia, according to DSM-IV, someone must exhibit a deterioration of daily activities, including work, social relations, and self-care. He or she must also exhibit at least two additional symptoms out of a list of five possible types of symptoms. Name three of the five symptoms and describe the difference between positive and negative symptoms.

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Definitions:

Convertibles

Securities, usually bonds or preferred shares, that can be converted into a specific number of shares of the issuing company's common stock.

Call Protection

Call Protection is a feature of some bonds that prohibits the issuer from redeeming the bond before a specified period, protecting bondholders from early repayment.

Conversion Feature

Refers to an option within a bond or preferred stock that allows the holder to convert it into a certain number of shares of the issuing company's common stock.

Dividend Yield

The ratio of a company's annual dividends relative to its share price, indicating how much income investors are getting from their investment.