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Major Psychological Disorder> Schizophrenia - Types of Schizophrenia

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Estimated time: 11 minutes
  • Introduction
  • 5 DSM-IV Types
  • Key Points: Types of Schizophrenia
CISCE: Class 12

Introduction

Schizophrenia shows abnormal thoughts/behaviour with gradual personality deterioration via overlapping delusions/hallucinations. Most bizarre/dangerous: Catatonic (motor extremes).

CISCE: Class 12

5 DSM-IV Types

Type Core Symptoms Student Example
Catatonic Rigid postures (hours/days), incoherent/repetitive speech, excitement bursts—immobile or violent; often called "mad"; isolated in cells. Freezes during exam panic, risks self-harm.
Disorganised Inappropriate/flat emotions, silly behaviour, weak delusions, verbal incoherence. Giggles uncontrollably at bad grades.
Paranoid Persecution/jealousy/grandeur delusions, auditory hallucinations ("against me"). Hears voices saying teachers plot failure.
Undifferentiated Mixed delusions, hallucinations, and incoherence from other types. Blended symptoms post-stress breakdown.
Residual Social isolation, apathy, lack of motivation/will after the acute phase. Withdraws from studies/family post-episode.
CISCE: Class 12

Key Points: Types of Schizophrenia

  • Schizophrenia – A mental disorder with abnormal thoughts, delusions, and hallucinations, causing personality decline.
  • Catatonic – Extreme motor behaviour (rigid or violent); the most severe form.
  • Disorganised – Silly behaviour, flat emotions, and unclear speech.
  • Paranoid – Delusions of persecution/grandeur and hearing voices.
  • Undifferentiated & Residual – Mixed symptoms, or social withdrawal after the acute phase.

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