Question 1

Research shows that the symptom-based subtypes (e.g., paranoid, catatonic) have low reliability and uncertain validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Schizophrenia is characterized by heterogeneity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Visual hallucinations tend to be the most common form in schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to the "good" and "bad" symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Recent research shows that by age 16, nearly a third of individuals who go on to develop psychotic disorder have ___________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  motor difficulties; at least one positive symptom reported by a teacher 
B)  speech and language delays; at least one positive symptom self-reported 
C)  motor difficulties; deficient IQ 
D)  family interaction problems; deficient IQ 
E)  speech and language difficulties; at least one positive symptom parent-reported 
A)  motor difficulties; at least one positive symptom reported by a teacher 
B)  speech and language delays; at least one positive symptom self-reported 
C)  motor difficulties; deficient IQ 
D)  family interaction problems; deficient IQ 
E)  speech and language difficulties; at least one positive symptom parent-reported

Question 6

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to exaggerated, distorted adaptations of normal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research has established that there is a large, significant increase in violent behaviour in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The vulnerability-stress perspective purports that

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals who undergo a lot of stress and difficulty become more vulnerable to developing schizophrenia. 
B)  individuals with poor coping skills tend to react negatively to stress. 
C)  certain people are vulnerable to schizophrenia, and symptoms generally develop after exposure to stress. 
D)  individuals who are genetically susceptible to schizophrenia are better able to handle severe stress. 
E)  people with schizophrenia are more vulnerable to life stressor than are others. 
A)  individuals who undergo a lot of stress and difficulty become more vulnerable to developing schizophrenia. 
B)  individuals with poor coping skills tend to react negatively to stress. 
C)  certain people are vulnerable to schizophrenia, and symptoms generally develop after exposure to stress. 
D)  individuals who are genetically susceptible to schizophrenia are better able to handle severe stress. 
E)  people with schizophrenia are more vulnerable to life stressor than are others.

Question 9

Shandra believes that the weatherman on Cable 10 is delivering messages from outer space to Earth. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a negative symptom. 
B)  alogia. 
C)  a tangential thought. 
D)  a hallucination. 
E)  a delusion. 
A)  a negative symptom. 
B)  alogia. 
C)  a tangential thought. 
D)  a hallucination. 
E)  a delusion.

Question 10

Recent research on the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviour therapy for schizophrenia finds ___________. The next step for research will be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms that are sustained over time; examining the impact upon functioning 
B)  moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms, sustained over time, and with positive impact on functioning ; examining predictors of response to treatment 
C)  moderate benefits for positive symptoms ; examining impact on negative symptoms 
D)  moderate benefits for negative symptoms ; examining impact on positive symptoms 
E)  moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms ; whether benefits are sustained over time 
A)  moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms that are sustained over time; examining the impact upon functioning 
B)  moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms, sustained over time, and with positive impact on functioning ; examining predictors of response to treatment 
C)  moderate benefits for positive symptoms ; examining impact on negative symptoms 
D)  moderate benefits for negative symptoms ; examining impact on positive symptoms 
E)  moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms ; whether benefits are sustained over time

Question 11

Dimitri has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Unless his mother carefully monitors his personal hygiene habits, he tends to ignore them. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  anhedonia. 
B)  alogia. 
C)  avolition. 
D)  antilistlessness. 
E)  amotivation. 
A)  anhedonia. 
B)  alogia. 
C)  avolition. 
D)  antilistlessness. 
E)  amotivation.

Question 12

Overall, the inconsistent research findings regarding environmental factors in the etiology of schizophrenia support a(n) ___________ model, which asserts that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-risk; certain factors almost always produce schizophrenia in vulnerable persons 
B)  cumulative liability; various environmental stressors accumulate to increase risk 
C)  expressed emotion; various negative family interaction patterns play a role 
D)  biological environmental; pre- and peri-natal factors interact with genetic factors to increase risk 
E)  neuropsychological; various test scores combine to indicate etiology for schizophrenia 
A)  high-risk; certain factors almost always produce schizophrenia in vulnerable persons 
B)  cumulative liability; various environmental stressors accumulate to increase risk 
C)  expressed emotion; various negative family interaction patterns play a role 
D)  biological environmental; pre- and peri-natal factors interact with genetic factors to increase risk 
E)  neuropsychological; various test scores combine to indicate etiology for schizophrenia

Question 13

The likelihood of developing schizophrenia in North America is about ___________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  less than 1 
E)  0.5 
A)  2.5 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  less than 1 
E)  0.5

Question 14

In Meehl's theory of schizophrenia, "hypokrisia" refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an abnormally high number of schizotypal genes 
B)  atypical neuronal connectivity 
C)  abnormally low neuronal reactivity to stimulation 
D)  abnormally high inter-neuronal connectivity 
E)  abnormally high neuronal reactivity to incoming stimulation 
A)  an abnormally high number of schizotypal genes 
B)  atypical neuronal connectivity 
C)  abnormally low neuronal reactivity to stimulation 
D)  abnormally high inter-neuronal connectivity 
E)  abnormally high neuronal reactivity to incoming stimulation

Question 15

Heterogeneity in schizophrenia makes it easier to predict the course for affected individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Initial observations of promethazine and chlorpromazine in psychiatric patients suggested that the drugs might be most helpful in patients with:

Accepted Answer

A)  mood disorders, agitation, and mania. 
B)  attenuated forms of psychosis. 
C)  paranoid personality disorder. 
D)  schizoid personality disorder 
E)  anorexia nervosa. 
A)  mood disorders, agitation, and mania. 
B)  attenuated forms of psychosis. 
C)  paranoid personality disorder. 
D)  schizoid personality disorder 
E)  anorexia nervosa.

Question 17

If schizophrenia were purely genetic, the concordance rate for monozygotic twins would be about

Accepted Answer

A)  50%. 
B)  45%. 
C)  25%. 
D)  80%. 
E)  100%. 
A)  50%. 
B)  45%. 
C)  25%. 
D)  80%. 
E)  100%.

Question 18

Bleuler, in his early descriptions of schizophrenia, gave great emphasis on

Accepted Answer

A)  disorganized speech and thought disorder. 
B)  visual hallucinations. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  hallucinations. 
E)  delusions of grandeur. 
A)  disorganized speech and thought disorder. 
B)  visual hallucinations. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  hallucinations. 
E)  delusions of grandeur.

Question 19

Recent evidence shows that exposure to the flu virus during the _____ month of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
E)  fifth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
E)  fifth

Question 20

The belief that one's neighbours are plotting against you is an example of a ___________ delusion.

Accepted Answer

A)  persecutory 
B)  somatic 
C)  religious 
D)  grandiose 
E)  referential 
A)  persecutory 
B)  somatic 
C)  religious 
D)  grandiose 
E)  referential

Research shows that the symptom-based subtypes (e.g., paranoid, catatonic) have low reliability and uncertain validity.

Schizophrenia is characterized by heterogeneity.

Visual hallucinations tend to be the most common form in schizophrenia.

The positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to the "good" and "bad" symptoms.

Recent research shows that by age 16, nearly a third of individuals who go on to develop psychotic disorder have _ and .

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to exaggerated, distorted adaptations of normal behaviour.

Research has established that there is a large, significant increase in violent behaviour in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The vulnerability-stress perspective purports that

Shandra believes that the weatherman on Cable 10 is delivering messages from outer space to Earth. This is an example of

Recent research on the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviour therapy for schizophrenia finds _. The next step for research will be .

Dimitri has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Unless his mother carefully monitors his personal hygiene habits, he tends to ignore them. This is an example of

Overall, the inconsistent research findings regarding environmental factors in the etiology of schizophrenia support a(n) _ model, which asserts that .

The likelihood of developing schizophrenia in North America is about ___________ percent.

In Meehl's theory of schizophrenia, "hypokrisia" refers to __________.

Heterogeneity in schizophrenia makes it easier to predict the course for affected individuals.

Initial observations of promethazine and chlorpromazine in psychiatric patients suggested that the drugs might be most helpful in patients with:

If schizophrenia were purely genetic, the concordance rate for monozygotic twins would be about

Bleuler, in his early descriptions of schizophrenia, gave great emphasis on

Recent evidence shows that exposure to the flu virus during the _____ month of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life.

The belief that one's neighbours are plotting against you is an example of a ___________ delusion.

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Exam 9: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Research shows that the symptom-based subtypes (e.g., paranoid, catatonic) have low reliability and uncertain validity.

Schizophrenia is characterized by heterogeneity.

Visual hallucinations tend to be the most common form in schizophrenia.

The positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to the "good" and "bad" symptoms.

Recent research shows that by age 16, nearly a third of individuals who go on to develop psychotic disorder have ___________ and __________.

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to exaggerated, distorted adaptations of normal behaviour.

Research has established that there is a large, significant increase in violent behaviour in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The vulnerability-stress perspective purports that

Shandra believes that the weatherman on Cable 10 is delivering messages from outer space to Earth. This is an example of

Recent research on the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviour therapy for schizophrenia finds ___________. The next step for research will be __________.

Dimitri has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Unless his mother carefully monitors his personal hygiene habits, he tends to ignore them. This is an example of

Overall, the inconsistent research findings regarding environmental factors in the etiology of schizophrenia support a(n) ___________ model, which asserts that __________.

The likelihood of developing schizophrenia in North America is about ___________ percent.

In Meehl's theory of schizophrenia, "hypokrisia" refers to __________.

Heterogeneity in schizophrenia makes it easier to predict the course for affected individuals.

Initial observations of promethazine and chlorpromazine in psychiatric patients suggested that the drugs might be most helpful in patients with:

If schizophrenia were purely genetic, the concordance rate for monozygotic twins would be about

Bleuler, in his early descriptions of schizophrenia, gave great emphasis on

Recent evidence shows that exposure to the flu virus during the _____ month of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life.

The belief that one's neighbours are plotting against you is an example of a ___________ delusion.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Recent research shows that by age 16, nearly a third of individuals who go on to develop psychotic disorder have _ and .

Recent research on the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviour therapy for schizophrenia finds _. The next step for research will be .

Overall, the inconsistent research findings regarding environmental factors in the etiology of schizophrenia support a(n) _ model, which asserts that .