Question 1

What can a pregnant woman do to limit the risk of her child developing schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

There is no guaranteed way to prevent sc

Question 2

The shift in explaining the role of dopamine activity in the etiology of schizophrenia is reflected in the following statement:

Accepted Answer

A) Excess or oversensitive dopamine receptors would explain schizophrenia. 
B) Excess dopamine in the brain would explain schizophrenia. 
C) Excess or oversensitive neurotransmitters would explain schizophrenia. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Excess or oversensitive dopamine receptors would explain schizophrenia. 
B) Excess dopamine in the brain would explain schizophrenia. 
C) Excess or oversensitive neurotransmitters would explain schizophrenia. 
D) None of the above.

Question 3

Indirect support for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia arose from

Accepted Answer

A) cases of amphetamine psychosis. 
B) the finding of higher levels of homovanillic acid in the blood of schizophrenics. 
C) the development of catatonia when psychotic episodes end. 
D) blockage of dopamine reuptake by antipsychotic medications. 
A) cases of amphetamine psychosis. 
B) the finding of higher levels of homovanillic acid in the blood of schizophrenics. 
C) the development of catatonia when psychotic episodes end. 
D) blockage of dopamine reuptake by antipsychotic medications.

Question 4

Cognitive-behavioural therapy can be helpful for patients with schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a special issue of Schizophrenia Bulletin, Potkin and Ford (2009)reported on the cortical functions in schizophrenia. Their main results showed that:

Accepted Answer

A) Similar cortical function in people with and without schizophrenia 
B) Widespread cortical dysfunction in schizophrenia 
C) Cortical dysfunction only in people with schizophrenia who experience auditory hallucinations 
D) Cortical dysfunction in all schizophrenics, except those who experience auditory hallucinations 
A) Similar cortical function in people with and without schizophrenia 
B) Widespread cortical dysfunction in schizophrenia 
C) Cortical dysfunction only in people with schizophrenia who experience auditory hallucinations 
D) Cortical dysfunction in all schizophrenics, except those who experience auditory hallucinations

Question 6

Goldner et al.'s meta-analysis of cultural differences in schizophrenia indicated that:

Accepted Answer

A) The prevalence of schizophrenia does not vary significantly across geographic regions 
B) European populations tend to have lower prevalence rates 
C) Asian populations tend to have lower prevalence rates 
D) African populations tend to have lower prevalence rates 
A) The prevalence of schizophrenia does not vary significantly across geographic regions 
B) European populations tend to have lower prevalence rates 
C) Asian populations tend to have lower prevalence rates 
D) African populations tend to have lower prevalence rates

Question 7

The role of the case manager, a new mental health specialty, is to

Accepted Answer

A) manage the medications of schizophrenic patients. 
B) be a "broker" in terms of finding patients the connections they need in the mental health system and beyond. 
C) supervise and give relief to the therapists treating hard-to-treat patients. 
D) None of the above 
A) manage the medications of schizophrenic patients. 
B) be a "broker" in terms of finding patients the connections they need in the mental health system and beyond. 
C) supervise and give relief to the therapists treating hard-to-treat patients. 
D) None of the above

Question 8

Brown and Derkits (2010)reviewed the evidence suggesting that prenatal infection, such as _____ would interact with mother _____ in increasing the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) influenza; cytokines 
B) rubella; cytokines 
C) intracellular parasites; susceptibility genes 
D) all of the above 
A) influenza; cytokines 
B) rubella; cytokines 
C) intracellular parasites; susceptibility genes 
D) all of the above

Question 9

Jason finds it confusing that schizophrenia refers to a split mind, when that's not really a symptom of schizophrenia. What might be a better name for the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple personality disorder 
B) split brain syndrome 
C) schizopsychosis 
D) integration disorder 
A) multiple personality disorder 
B) split brain syndrome 
C) schizopsychosis 
D) integration disorder

Question 10

A United Way report of homelessness in Toronto concluded that _______ of the homeless have experienced a mental health issue at some point in their life.

Accepted Answer

A) about one-fourth 
B) about one-half 
C) about three-fifths 
D) over four-fifths 
A) about one-fourth 
B) about one-half 
C) about three-fifths 
D) over four-fifths

Question 11

Lack of illness awareness in people with schizophrenia is thought to implicate the prefrontal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A symptom of schizophrenia is said to be a positive symptom if:

Accepted Answer

A) It is included on the list of symptoms with better prognosis 
B) It has a clear genetic basis 
C) It involves a deficit in a tendency that normally would be present 
D) It involves an excess that is not present in other people 
A) It is included on the list of symptoms with better prognosis 
B) It has a clear genetic basis 
C) It involves a deficit in a tendency that normally would be present 
D) It involves an excess that is not present in other people

Question 13

Andreasen and colleagues conducted a study on positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia. They found that:

Accepted Answer

A) Patients generally fit into purely positive or negative types 
B) Patients always show mostly negative symptoms 
C) Patients typically show mixed symptoms 
D) Positive and negative symptoms cannot be distinguished 
A) Patients generally fit into purely positive or negative types 
B) Patients always show mostly negative symptoms 
C) Patients typically show mixed symptoms 
D) Positive and negative symptoms cannot be distinguished

Question 14

Among schizophrenics who suffer from delusions, a large majority experience

Accepted Answer

A) delusions of persecution. 
B) thought broadcast. 
C) delusions of impulses imposed by others. 
D) hallucinations with the delusions. 
A) delusions of persecution. 
B) thought broadcast. 
C) delusions of impulses imposed by others. 
D) hallucinations with the delusions.

Question 15

The breakdown of associative threads, according to Bleuler, would be evidenced by which of the following examples?

Accepted Answer

A) Ted, who frequently cannot maintain a train of thought during a conversation. 
B) Sally, who struggles to maintain her attention to basic activities. 
C) Jose, who cannot put his thought into words. 
D) All of the above choices illustrate a breakdown of associative threads. 
A) Ted, who frequently cannot maintain a train of thought during a conversation. 
B) Sally, who struggles to maintain her attention to basic activities. 
C) Jose, who cannot put his thought into words. 
D) All of the above choices illustrate a breakdown of associative threads.

Question 16

Research indicates that 20 to 30 years after first developing symptoms of schizophrenia, ________ of the patients are able to function well and look after themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) one-half 
B) two-fifths 
C) one third 
D) less than one-tenth 
A) one-half 
B) two-fifths 
C) one third 
D) less than one-tenth

Question 17

As compared to positive symptoms in schizophrenia, negative symptoms are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural deficits 
B) Lethargy, catatonia, inappropriate affect 
C) Difficulty concentrating, low intelligence, poor memory 
D) All of the above 
A) Behavioural deficits 
B) Lethargy, catatonia, inappropriate affect 
C) Difficulty concentrating, low intelligence, poor memory 
D) All of the above

Question 18

The lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia is:

Accepted Answer

A) 0)5% 
B) 1)0% 
C) 3)0% 
D) 4)5% 
A) 0)5% 
B) 1)0% 
C) 3)0% 
D) 4)5%

Question 19

In studying the connected networks of brain regions in schizophrenia, Wexler et al. (2009)concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A) White matter pathology plays a critical role in the cognitive impairments seen in schizophrenia. 
B) Six genes appear to be responsible for the development of the forebrain and stress responses. 
C) Grey matter pathology plays a critical role in the cognitive impairments seen in schizophrenia. 
D) All of the above 
A) White matter pathology plays a critical role in the cognitive impairments seen in schizophrenia. 
B) Six genes appear to be responsible for the development of the forebrain and stress responses. 
C) Grey matter pathology plays a critical role in the cognitive impairments seen in schizophrenia. 
D) All of the above

Question 20

High-risk studies of schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

A) are considered unethical under current codes. 
B) have proven helpful in early detection of schizophrenia. 
C) can be helpful in protecting others in the community. 
D) yield more specific information about early development. 
A) are considered unethical under current codes. 
B) have proven helpful in early detection of schizophrenia. 
C) can be helpful in protecting others in the community. 
D) yield more specific information about early development.

What can a pregnant woman do to limit the risk of her child developing schizophrenia?

The shift in explaining the role of dopamine activity in the etiology of schizophrenia is reflected in the following statement:

Indirect support for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia arose from

Cognitive-behavioural therapy can be helpful for patients with schizophrenia.

In a special issue of Schizophrenia Bulletin, Potkin and Ford (2009)reported on the cortical functions in schizophrenia. Their main results showed that:

Goldner et al.'s meta-analysis of cultural differences in schizophrenia indicated that:

The role of the case manager, a new mental health specialty, is to

Brown and Derkits (2010)reviewed the evidence suggesting that prenatal infection, such as _ would interact with mother _ in increasing the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Jason finds it confusing that schizophrenia refers to a split mind, when that's not really a symptom of schizophrenia. What might be a better name for the disorder?

A United Way report of homelessness in Toronto concluded that _______ of the homeless have experienced a mental health issue at some point in their life.

Lack of illness awareness in people with schizophrenia is thought to implicate the prefrontal cortex.

A symptom of schizophrenia is said to be a positive symptom if:

Andreasen and colleagues conducted a study on positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia. They found that:

Among schizophrenics who suffer from delusions, a large majority experience

The breakdown of associative threads, according to Bleuler, would be evidenced by which of the following examples?

Research indicates that 20 to 30 years after first developing symptoms of schizophrenia, ________ of the patients are able to function well and look after themselves.

As compared to positive symptoms in schizophrenia, negative symptoms are characterized by:

The lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia is:

In studying the connected networks of brain regions in schizophrenia, Wexler et al. (2009)concluded that:

High-risk studies of schizophrenia

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

Exam 11: Schizophrenia

What can a pregnant woman do to limit the risk of her child developing schizophrenia?

The shift in explaining the role of dopamine activity in the etiology of schizophrenia is reflected in the following statement:

Indirect support for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia arose from

Cognitive-behavioural therapy can be helpful for patients with schizophrenia.

In a special issue of Schizophrenia Bulletin, Potkin and Ford (2009)reported on the cortical functions in schizophrenia. Their main results showed that:

Goldner et al.'s meta-analysis of cultural differences in schizophrenia indicated that:

The role of the case manager, a new mental health specialty, is to

Brown and Derkits (2010)reviewed the evidence suggesting that prenatal infection, such as _____ would interact with mother _____ in increasing the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Jason finds it confusing that schizophrenia refers to a split mind, when that's not really a symptom of schizophrenia. What might be a better name for the disorder?

A United Way report of homelessness in Toronto concluded that _______ of the homeless have experienced a mental health issue at some point in their life.

Lack of illness awareness in people with schizophrenia is thought to implicate the prefrontal cortex.

A symptom of schizophrenia is said to be a positive symptom if:

Andreasen and colleagues conducted a study on positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia. They found that:

Among schizophrenics who suffer from delusions, a large majority experience

The breakdown of associative threads, according to Bleuler, would be evidenced by which of the following examples?

Research indicates that 20 to 30 years after first developing symptoms of schizophrenia, ________ of the patients are able to function well and look after themselves.

As compared to positive symptoms in schizophrenia, negative symptoms are characterized by:

The lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia is:

In studying the connected networks of brain regions in schizophrenia, Wexler et al. (2009)concluded that:

High-risk studies of schizophrenia

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

Brown and Derkits (2010)reviewed the evidence suggesting that prenatal infection, such as _ would interact with mother _ in increasing the risk of developing schizophrenia.