Nina,
As a student in a clinical psychology program, I am very aware of the major clinical
diagnoses. In response to your student's question regarding schizophrenia, the
textbook you are using appears to be wrong.
According to readings I have done and the DSM-IV, we know that Schizophrenia rarely
goes into remission. Rather it is a mental disorder that an individual will have for
the duration of their lifetime.
According to the DSM-IV (1994),
"By definition, Schizophrenia differs from Schizophreniform Disorder on the basis
of duration. Schizophrenia involves the presence of symptoms (including prodromal or
residual symptoms) for at least 6 months [emphasis added], whereas the total duration
of symptoms in Schizophreniform Disorder must be at least 1 month but less than 6
months [emphasis added]" (p. 284).
I hope that this helps clear up confusion!
Noel Kinder
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Noel E. Kinder
Clinical Psychology Program
University of Maryland at College Park
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>>> Nina Tarner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/03/00 11:42AM >>>
A student asked me what the difference is between schemas and stereotypes?
Last week we were discussing various disorders and the book defines
schizophrenia as a "...serious mental disorder that lasts for about six
months and includes..." A student asked why the disorder only lasts for
six months and what happens after that period of time?
Thanks,
Nina
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