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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
