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PSY281 Case study 13 Schizophrenia

Learn about schizophrenia risk in twins, early symptoms like delusions and hallucinations, diagnosis, and the impact of medication adherence through Lucas's story, highlighting challenges in managing this mental disorder.

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1.What are the statistics for development of schizophrenia among identical twins?If one identical twin develops schizophrenia, there is a 48% chance that the other twin willdo the same. If the twins are fraternal, the second twin has a 17% chance of developing thedisorder.2.What were three of Lucas's initial symptoms that signaled a mental disorder?Lucas became delusional "that he had special powers.' Hefelt hecould control other people'semotions and behavior and began to believe he could guide characters on television to move inways they ordinarily would not.Lucasthenbegan to believe he hada"life force" in his breath andhecould influence peoplethrough his brea±ing.Lucas began to believe that people were talking about him behind his back and that they knewabout his 'special powers.' He started smoking marijuana, which increasedhisdelusions.Lucas began having hallucinations (hearing voices) and became increasingly confused aboutwhat was happening to him.3.What w as the diagnosis Lucas received after he w as hospitalized?schizophrenia4.Why did he stop taking his medication and what symptoms returned when hestopped takiug his medication?Lucas did not like the side effects of the medications. They made him "tired and dizzy." Within acouple of weeks of discontinuing his medications his hallucinations, intense anxiety, andconfusion returned.

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