1. Differentiate between dissociative identity disorder and schizophrenia. What key concepts may confuse the two disorders? Explain why they are separate.
2. Describe schizophrenia and dissociative disorders and their symptoms and subtypes, as applicable, as stated in the most current diagnostic manual
3. How is the brain affected in schizophrenia?
4. Why is the family environment important for the well-being of patients with schizophrenia?
5. What is the prevalence of schizophrenia and when does it begin? Who is most affected?
6. Discuss the relationship of trauma to dissociative amnesia and dissociative identity disorder
7. What are somatic symptom disorders?
8. What is the difference between a factitious disorder and malingering?