Symptoms and features, including thought insertion, hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking
The function of neurotransmitters as a theory/explanation
One other biological theory/explanation: The role of genes
One non-biological theory/explanation
One biological treatment for schizophrenia
One psychological treatment for schizophrenia
Revising schizophrenia AO1: Quizizzs
Assessment Questions:
Direct from the SAMS – notice how some of these questions combine knowledge from different learning objectives, to really make you think under exam conditions –
Evaluate the view that schizophrenia has a stronger biological basis than other mental disorders. Refer to one other mental disorder in your response. (20)
A moving TED talk by an extraordinary young British woman with schizophrenia: this is Eleanor’s story, there are some challenging themes here, this is Eleanor’s version in her own words…if this doesn’t speak to you I don’t know what will…
Useful weblinks:
http://www.schizophrenia.com/szfacts.htm
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=living-with-schizophernia&sc=CAT_MB_20100224
Films to watch:
- A Beautiful Mind:
- Angel Baby (beware some distressing themes covered here)
- The Soloist
Books to read:
- I never promised you a rose garden
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