Schizophrenia Pre-quiz

The typical period of onset for symptoms of schizophrenia occurs during adolescence

Schizophrenia afflicts approximately .1 percent people worldwide

Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations, emotional withdrawal and a decline in cognitive function

Patients of schizophrenia tend to have a smaller hypothalamus with fewer synapses than do people without schizophrenia

People with schizophrenia are more susceptible to violence

People with the illness attempt suicide much more often than others

Psychosis is broadly defined as being out of touch with reality

Schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment

Antipsychotic medications are the most commonly prescribed drugs, most commonly affecting the neurotransmitter aceytlcholine

Schizophrenia affects men and women in equal numbers