Exam 10: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

The process whereby weaker neural connections are eliminated and stronger neural connections are further enhanced is called

Genetically speaking, if both parents are diagnosed with schizophrenia, there is a ____________ chance of their child also developing the disorder.

When a person is under the age of 18 years and is diagnosed with schizophrenia, the disorder is called

The prevalence of schizophrenic disorders is higher in the U.S. than in other places around the world.

Bonita complains of "tasting blood" whenever she watches television. This symptom is an example of an olfactory hallucination in schizophrenia.

Lois, a resident at a group home for people with schizophrenia, refuses to eat food or take her medications because she believes the staff is poisoning her. What type of delusions is Lois experiencing?

Factors that can increase acts of self-harm among people with schizophrenia include previous suicide attempts, drug/alcohol abuse, and fear of mental deterioration.

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.

Differences in cultural backgrounds affect how willing an individual is to accept offered treatments.

Explain the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia as discussed in your textbook.

Shared psychotic disorder occurs in higher rates for men than women.

Jack, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, has strange speech patterns. He takes long pauses during conversations and says things like, "I was in 5ᵗʰ grade once. I'm the oldest child in the family. Children like a good parade. The show must go on!" Jack is exhibiting __________

A serious side effect associated with typical antipsychotic medications is a neurological condition characterized by abnormal and involuntary movements. This condition is called

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

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

Select the following statement about psychotic disorders that is TRUE.

"Supported employment" is a psychosocial intervention that provides job training for schizophrenic persons.

In order to experience psychotic symptoms, an underlying psychiatric illness or medical condition must be present.

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

Racial bias is not a factor in the diagnosis for schizophrenia.