Question

Discuss research studies that present a genetic foundation for schizophrenia. Discuss what role dopamine plays in the biological nature of schizophrenia. List two identifying symptoms used to diagnose schizophrenia. Describe how medications typically used to treat schizophrenia, influence neurotransmission at the synaptic gap. Explain a risk of using medications to treat schizophrenia. Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is often confused with schizophrenia. Compare and contrast two main characteristics that distinguish schizophrenia from DID

Answer 1

One of the main difference between schizophrenia and DID or dissociative identity disorder is that schizophrenia usually leads to abnormal perceptions wherein the mind of the patient gets mixed with fantasy and reality while on the other hand, the DID when the patient has two distinct traits.