Question 1

In Observations on Madness and Melancholy, John Haslam characterized (what is now known as) schizophrenia as:

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia praecox. 
B)  hallucinations, delusions, and negativism. 
C)  insanity. 
D)  catatonia. 
A)  dementia praecox. 
B)  hallucinations, delusions, and negativism. 
C)  insanity. 
D)  catatonia.

Question 2

Marshall has suffered from several symptoms that indicate a schizophrenia-related condition, but his symptoms have only been present for 4 months. Which of the following would be the appropriate diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brief psychotic disorder 
B)  Delusional disorder 
C)  Schizoaffective disorder 
D)  Schizophreniform disorder 
A)  Brief psychotic disorder 
B)  Delusional disorder 
C)  Schizoaffective disorder 
D)  Schizophreniform disorder

Question 3

Of the various genetic linkage and association studies, the one that seems to be a possible "marker" for schizophrenia involves .

Accepted Answer

A)  eye-tracking 
B)  dopamine sites 
C)  unusual facial features 
D)  blood type 
A)  eye-tracking 
B)  dopamine sites 
C)  unusual facial features 
D)  blood type

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the genetic basis of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers have discovered the gene responsible for causing schizophrenia. 
B)  Genes are responsible for making some individuals vulnerable to schizophrenia. 
C)  Both of these statements are true. 
D)  Neither of these statements is true. 
A)  Researchers have discovered the gene responsible for causing schizophrenia. 
B)  Genes are responsible for making some individuals vulnerable to schizophrenia. 
C)  Both of these statements are true. 
D)  Neither of these statements is true.

Question 5

Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Silly and immature behavior 
B)  Early madness 
C)  Alternating immobility and agitated excitement 
D)  Delusions of grandeur or persecution 
A)  Silly and immature behavior 
B)  Early madness 
C)  Alternating immobility and agitated excitement 
D)  Delusions of grandeur or persecution

Question 6

In which of the following disorders are hallucinations and delusions NOT part of the symptom pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizotypal personality disorder 
B)  Schizoaffective disorder 
C)  Schizophreniform disorder 
D)  Brief psychotic disorder 
A)  Schizotypal personality disorder 
B)  Schizoaffective disorder 
C)  Schizophreniform disorder 
D)  Brief psychotic disorder

Question 7

Research using brain-imaging techniques has localized auditory hallucinations in the part of the brain called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wernicke's area 
B)  Broca's area 
C)  the occipital lobe 
D)  the limbic system 
A)  Wernicke's area 
B)  Broca's area 
C)  the occipital lobe 
D)  the limbic system

Question 8

In the latter half of the 20th century, the routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was significantly reduced because of

Accepted Answer

A)  the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications. 
B)  court rulings limiting involuntary hospitalization. 
C)  both of these. 
D)  neither of these. 
A)  the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications. 
B)  court rulings limiting involuntary hospitalization. 
C)  both of these. 
D)  neither of these.

Question 9

Recently, treatment for schizophrenic people has expanded to include self-help and self-advocacy groups. These psychosocial clubs

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a person-centered approach. 
B)  focus on getting positive experiences through employment opportunities. 
C)  provide friendship and empowerment. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  provide a person-centered approach. 
B)  focus on getting positive experiences through employment opportunities. 
C)  provide friendship and empowerment. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

Rashad blames martians for the rainy weather. Rashad's doctor is exploring what kinds of brain dysfunctions Rashad has through a PET scan study. Rashad's doctor is using which kind of theory:

Accepted Answer

A)  irrational beliefs. 
B)  motivational. 
C)  deficit. 
D)  cognitive. 
A)  irrational beliefs. 
B)  motivational. 
C)  deficit. 
D)  cognitive.

In Observations on Madness and Melancholy, John Haslam characterized (what is now known as) schizophrenia as:

Marshall has suffered from several symptoms that indicate a schizophrenia-related condition, but his symptoms have only been present for 4 months. Which of the following would be the appropriate diagnosis?

Of the various genetic linkage and association studies, the one that seems to be a possible "marker" for schizophrenia involves .

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the genetic basis of schizophrenia?

Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

In which of the following disorders are hallucinations and delusions NOT part of the symptom pattern?

Research using brain-imaging techniques has localized auditory hallucinations in the part of the brain called _____________.

In the latter half of the 20th century, the routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was significantly reduced because of

Recently, treatment for schizophrenic people has expanded to include self-help and self-advocacy groups. These psychosocial clubs

Rashad blames martians for the rainy weather. Rashad's doctor is exploring what kinds of brain dysfunctions Rashad has through a PET scan study. Rashad's doctor is using which kind of theory:

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

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Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

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Exam 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

In Observations on Madness and Melancholy, John Haslam characterized (what is now known as) schizophrenia as:

Marshall has suffered from several symptoms that indicate a schizophrenia-related condition, but his symptoms have only been present for 4 months. Which of the following would be the appropriate diagnosis?

Of the various genetic linkage and association studies, the one that seems to be a possible "marker" for schizophrenia involves .

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the genetic basis of schizophrenia?

Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

In which of the following disorders are hallucinations and delusions NOT part of the symptom pattern?

Research using brain-imaging techniques has localized auditory hallucinations in the part of the brain called _____________.

In the latter half of the 20th century, the routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was significantly reduced because of

Recently, treatment for schizophrenic people has expanded to include self-help and self-advocacy groups. These psychosocial clubs

Rashad blames martians for the rainy weather. Rashad's doctor is exploring what kinds of brain dysfunctions Rashad has through a PET scan study. Rashad's doctor is using which kind of theory:

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services

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