Author Question: Describe the North American Prodrome Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) and implications for prevention and ... (Read 29 times)

Bob-Dole · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe the North American Prodrome Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) and implications for prevention and intervention.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Based on research, which teenager is at greatest risk for completing a suicide?

a. Sandy, whose parents are both employed
b. Sam, who is the family scapegoat
c. Sarah, who shows little hostility
d. Steve, who shows no signs of impairment

heyhey123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Study
- Longitudinal study
- Focus on understanding the psychosis prodrome and those at-risk for developing a psychotic disorder
- Found that genetic risk, unusual thought content and lower social functioning highly predicted later psychotic disorder
- Also studied developmental pathway
- Identified changes in gray matter and white matter
Implications
- Prevention and intervention of those at high-risk
- Understanding predictors can lead to early intervention and/or prevention, when possible

Answer to Question 2

B