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Schizophrenia

Bernadette MaherAbnormal Psychology and Society

+Basic Facts

A mental disorder shrouded in misunderstanding and fear

Chronic, debilitating disorder

Characterized by an inability to distinguish reality

Symptoms include: hallucinations, delusions, inability to think rationally or communicate properly

Treatable by medication and therapy

+Causes

Genetics Typically runs in families

Brain chemistry and structure Certain neurotransmitters play a role

Environment Traumatic events

+Paranoid Schizophrenia

+Disorganized Schizophrenia

+Catatonic Schizophrenia