This is an Abnormal psychology class for reference and the following are the questions needed to be answered in the discussion post:
1.Briefly summarize in one-two sentences the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia.
2. There are many well-researched potential genetic and biological causes for schizophrenia.
3. Our text also explores potential psychological and sociocultural factors that may contribute to the disorder. Taking into consideration the diathesis-stress model, and information now available about neurocognitive deficiencies that accompany schizophrenia, explain how research findings regarding psychological and other sociocultural factors can be reconciled with the more widely supported biogenetic approach to causality.
4. How would one be able to tell when an individual is “delusional” versus having non-delusional beliefs that differ from the societal normal?
5. How should cultural and sub-cultural variation be taken into account when assessing psychotic symptoms?
6. What non-medication treatment approaches may be useful in reducing symptoms of Schizophrenia?
7. After completing your initial post for this Module, what questions do you still have in relation to your topic or the information covered in the Module in general?
