Question 1

Atypical antipsychotic drugs alleviate schizophrenia with fewer side effects than other drugs because they ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) stimulate dopamine synapses instead of blocking them 
B) ​act at acetylcholine synapses instead of dopamine synapses 
C) ​have a greater effect on dopamine type D2 receptors 
D) more strongly antagonize serotonin type 5-HT2 receptors 
A) stimulate dopamine synapses instead of blocking them 
B) ​act at acetylcholine synapses instead of dopamine synapses 
C) ​have a greater effect on dopamine type D2 receptors 
D) more strongly antagonize serotonin type 5-HT2 receptors D

Question 2

One gene of interest in schizophrenia is DISC1.This gene ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) controls differentiation and migration of neurons in brain development 
B) ​alters the metabolism of glucose, especially in the brain 
C) ​controls the breakdown of norepinephrine 
D) alters the responsiveness of the nucleus accumbens 
A) controls differentiation and migration of neurons in brain development 
B) ​alters the metabolism of glucose, especially in the brain 
C) ​controls the breakdown of norepinephrine 
D) alters the responsiveness of the nucleus accumbens A

Question 3

Dissociative identity disorder was previously known as ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) multiple personality disorder 
B) ​schizophrenia 
C) ​borderline personality disorder 
D) bipolar disorder 
A) multiple personality disorder 
B) ​schizophrenia 
C) ​borderline personality disorder 
D) bipolar disorder A

Question 4

Exposure to bright lights is one effective treatment for SAD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The areas with the most consistent signs of abnormality in schizophrenics include the ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) dorsolateral prefrontal cortex 
B) ​medulla 
C) ​occipital lobes 
D) parietal lobes 
A) dorsolateral prefrontal cortex 
B) ​medulla 
C) ​occipital lobes 
D) parietal lobes

Question 6

A delusion is a(n)____.​

Accepted Answer

A) sensory experience that does not correspond to reality 
B) ​inability to understand abstract concepts 
C) ​unfounded belief 
D) loss of memory for part of one's past 
A) sensory experience that does not correspond to reality 
B) ​inability to understand abstract concepts 
C) ​unfounded belief 
D) loss of memory for part of one's past

Question 7

Lithium is most commonly prescribed for which disorder?​

Accepted Answer

A) seasonal affective disorder 
B) ​endogenous depression 
C) ​reactive depression 
D) bipolar disorder 
A) seasonal affective disorder 
B) ​endogenous depression 
C) ​reactive depression 
D) bipolar disorder

Question 8

What are the key symptoms of autism spectrum disorders?​

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the key symptoms of ASD

Question 9

In certain cases,it is possible to relieve depression by changing a person's ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) sleeping schedule 
B) ​eating schedule 
C) ​exercise schedule 
D) self-grooming habits 
A) sleeping schedule 
B) ​eating schedule 
C) ​exercise schedule 
D) self-grooming habits

Question 10

What Bleuler meant by schizophrenia was a split between ____ and ____ aspects of experience.​

Accepted Answer

A) emotional; behavioral 
B) ​emotional; realistic 
C) ​intellectual; behavioral 
D) emotional; intellectual 
A) emotional; behavioral 
B) ​emotional; realistic 
C) ​intellectual; behavioral 
D) emotional; intellectual

Question 11

A serious side effect that develops in some people after prolonged use of neuroleptic drugs is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) tardive dyskinesia 
B) ​attention deficit disorder 
C) ​saccadic eye movements 
D) seasonal affective disorder 
A) tardive dyskinesia 
B) ​attention deficit disorder 
C) ​saccadic eye movements 
D) seasonal affective disorder

Question 12

Phencyclidine (PCP),which can produce psychotic symptoms resembling schizophrenia,has which effect?​

Accepted Answer

A) It inhibits the NMDA glutamate receptors. 
B) ​It interferes with dopamine release. 
C) ​It prolongs activity at serotonin synapses. 
D) It directly stimulates acetylcholine receptors. 
A) It inhibits the NMDA glutamate receptors. 
B) ​It interferes with dopamine release. 
C) ​It prolongs activity at serotonin synapses. 
D) It directly stimulates acetylcholine receptors.

Question 13

A schizophrenic patient whose main symptoms are lack of emotional expression,lack of social interaction,and lack of speech is suffering from ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) positive symptoms 
B) ​negative symptoms 
C) ​thought disorders 
D) delusions 
A) positive symptoms 
B) ​negative symptoms 
C) ​thought disorders 
D) delusions

Question 14

About 12% of the mothers of children who have autism spectrum disorders have ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) a family history of autism spectrum disorders 
B) ​antibodies that attack certain brain proteins 
C) ​extremely low levels of folic acid 
D) a history of heavy alcohol use during pregnancy 
A) a family history of autism spectrum disorders 
B) ​antibodies that attack certain brain proteins 
C) ​extremely low levels of folic acid 
D) a history of heavy alcohol use during pregnancy

Question 15

Which of the following is an effect of most antipsychotic drugs?​

Accepted Answer

A) increased release of acetylcholine 
B) ​decreased reuptake of serotonin 
C) ​increased synthesis of norepinephrine 
D) blockage of dopamine receptors 
A) increased release of acetylcholine 
B) ​decreased reuptake of serotonin 
C) ​increased synthesis of norepinephrine 
D) blockage of dopamine receptors

Question 16

Most depressed people show ____ activity in the ____ prefrontal cortex.​

Accepted Answer

A) increased; left 
B) ​decreased; left 
C) ​decreased; right 
D) increased; right and left 
A) increased; left 
B) ​decreased; left 
C) ​decreased; right 
D) increased; right and left

Question 17

​Which neurotransmitter has been repeatedly connected with addictive drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) ​acetylcholine 
C) ​serotonin 
D) dopamine 
A) epinephrine 
B) ​acetylcholine 
C) ​serotonin 
D) dopamine

Question 18

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is similar to ECT in that ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) both deal with magnetic stimulation 
B) ​both increase the frequency of action potentials 
C) ​both are effective in alleviating depression and no one knows why 
D) neither requires patient consent 
A) both deal with magnetic stimulation 
B) ​both increase the frequency of action potentials 
C) ​both are effective in alleviating depression and no one knows why 
D) neither requires patient consent

Question 19

The doses of various drugs that are typically prescribed for schizophrenia are closely related to the strength of what effect?​

Accepted Answer

A) elevated alpha waves on an EEG 
B) ​blockage of dopamine receptors 
C) ​delays in the onset of REM sleep 
D) increases in the rate of dopamine synthesis 
A) elevated alpha waves on an EEG 
B) ​blockage of dopamine receptors 
C) ​delays in the onset of REM sleep 
D) increases in the rate of dopamine synthesis

Question 20

Repeated use of large doses of amphetamine or cocaine can lead to a behavioral condition similar to ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia 
B) ​bipolar disorder 
C) ​attention deficit disorder 
D) depression 
A) schizophrenia 
B) ​bipolar disorder 
C) ​attention deficit disorder 
D) depression

Atypical antipsychotic drugs alleviate schizophrenia with fewer side effects than other drugs because they ____.

One gene of interest in schizophrenia is DISC1.This gene ____.

Dissociative identity disorder was previously known as ____.

Exposure to bright lights is one effective treatment for SAD.

The areas with the most consistent signs of abnormality in schizophrenics include the ____.

A delusion is a(n)____.

Lithium is most commonly prescribed for which disorder?

What are the key symptoms of autism spectrum disorders?

In certain cases,it is possible to relieve depression by changing a person's ____.

What Bleuler meant by schizophrenia was a split between and aspects of experience.

A serious side effect that develops in some people after prolonged use of neuroleptic drugs is ____.

Phencyclidine (PCP),which can produce psychotic symptoms resembling schizophrenia,has which effect?

A schizophrenic patient whose main symptoms are lack of emotional expression,lack of social interaction,and lack of speech is suffering from ____.

About 12% of the mothers of children who have autism spectrum disorders have ____.

Which of the following is an effect of most antipsychotic drugs?

Most depressed people show activity in the prefrontal cortex.

Which neurotransmitter has been repeatedly connected with addictive drugs?

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is similar to ECT in that ____.

The doses of various drugs that are typically prescribed for schizophrenia are closely related to the strength of what effect?

Repeated use of large doses of amphetamine or cocaine can lead to a behavioral condition similar to ____.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, evolution, development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Appendix A: Brief, basic Chemistry

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Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Atypical antipsychotic drugs alleviate schizophrenia with fewer side effects than other drugs because they ____.​

One gene of interest in schizophrenia is DISC1.This gene ____.​

Dissociative identity disorder was previously known as ____.​

Exposure to bright lights is one effective treatment for SAD.

The areas with the most consistent signs of abnormality in schizophrenics include the ____.​

A delusion is a(n)____.​

Lithium is most commonly prescribed for which disorder?​

What are the key symptoms of autism spectrum disorders?​

In certain cases,it is possible to relieve depression by changing a person's ____.​

What Bleuler meant by schizophrenia was a split between ____ and ____ aspects of experience.​

A serious side effect that develops in some people after prolonged use of neuroleptic drugs is ____.​

Phencyclidine (PCP),which can produce psychotic symptoms resembling schizophrenia,has which effect?​

A schizophrenic patient whose main symptoms are lack of emotional expression,lack of social interaction,and lack of speech is suffering from ____.​

About 12% of the mothers of children who have autism spectrum disorders have ____.​

Which of the following is an effect of most antipsychotic drugs?​

Most depressed people show ____ activity in the ____ prefrontal cortex.​

​Which neurotransmitter has been repeatedly connected with addictive drugs?

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is similar to ECT in that ____.​

The doses of various drugs that are typically prescribed for schizophrenia are closely related to the strength of what effect?​

Repeated use of large doses of amphetamine or cocaine can lead to a behavioral condition similar to ____.​

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, evolution, development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Appendix A: Brief, basic Chemistry

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Atypical antipsychotic drugs alleviate schizophrenia with fewer side effects than other drugs because they ____.

One gene of interest in schizophrenia is DISC1.This gene ____.

Dissociative identity disorder was previously known as ____.

The areas with the most consistent signs of abnormality in schizophrenics include the ____.

A delusion is a(n)____.

Lithium is most commonly prescribed for which disorder?

What are the key symptoms of autism spectrum disorders?

In certain cases,it is possible to relieve depression by changing a person's ____.

What Bleuler meant by schizophrenia was a split between and aspects of experience.

A serious side effect that develops in some people after prolonged use of neuroleptic drugs is ____.

Phencyclidine (PCP),which can produce psychotic symptoms resembling schizophrenia,has which effect?

A schizophrenic patient whose main symptoms are lack of emotional expression,lack of social interaction,and lack of speech is suffering from ____.

About 12% of the mothers of children who have autism spectrum disorders have ____.

Which of the following is an effect of most antipsychotic drugs?

Most depressed people show activity in the prefrontal cortex.

Which neurotransmitter has been repeatedly connected with addictive drugs?

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is similar to ECT in that ____.

The doses of various drugs that are typically prescribed for schizophrenia are closely related to the strength of what effect?

Repeated use of large doses of amphetamine or cocaine can lead to a behavioral condition similar to ____.