Exam 10: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Prenatal exposure to the ____________ virus is thought to be a contributing factor in the development of schizophrenia.

Low levels of ____________ and ____________ are thought to be contributing factors in the development of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Compared with others who are diagnosed with other serious psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression and bipolar disorder), people with schizophrenia commit more acts of violence.

With regard to the direct transmission of schizophrenia,

In the neurodevelopmental model of schizophrenia, many different biological and environmental factors are thought to contribute to the onset of the disorder.

The results of a meta-analysis that is discussed in your text find that people with comorbid schizophrenia and substance use disorders have fewer negative symptoms than those with a schizophrenia-only diagnosis. Discuss the two alternate interpretations that may explain these findings as well as what researchers can do to clarify this issue.

The two structural brain abnormalities that are consistently found in schizophrenics are

One negative symptom of schizophrenia is:

MRI studies have shown that enlarged ventricles and decreased gray matter are present before the onset of schizophrenia, which means that these abnormal brain structures are not caused by the disorder.

"Loose associations" in schizophrenia refers to the patient's inability to maintain close social ties.

As with other psychological disorders, scientists believe that if a genetic cause for schizophrenia exists, it is probably the result of a polygenetic influence.

A 21-year old man who is diagnosed with schizophrenia and living in a developing country has a greater chance of achieving a positive outcome than his Canadian counterpart. What evidence exists to support this statement?

A couple comes into your office seeking advice on whether or not they should adopt a specific child. The biological mother of the child has schizophrenia and is thus unable to care for him. The couple would like to know the chances that the child will develop the disorder. Neither of the prospective parents has a history of mental illness. Use the results from the Finland study that is presented in your text to explain the potential risks to the couple.

Exposure to influenza during pregnancy may result in an increased risk for schizophrenic disorder in offspring.

Delusions and hallucinations are distracters for schizophrenics that keep them from being able to attend to their environmental surroundings.

Psychosocial strategies such as psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioural therapy, social skills training, and supported employment are used to supplement medication therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Celebrity stalkers who are diagnosed with delusional disorder often experience delusions with a/an ____________ theme.

When a person provides both the genetic makeup and the environment in which another person lives, it is called

What is the approximate prevalence rate of schizophrenia in any given culture?

The term "expressed emotion" is used to describe the ________ and _____ found among family members of persons with schizophrenic disorder.