Question 1

What are the five putative causes of Alzheimer's disease, based on the text?

Accepted Answer

They are genetic susceptibility; protein abnormalities; trace metals (Aluminum salts); immune reactions (antibodies develop that kill neurons); and blood flow (decreases the brain's ability to compensate for natural decline in blood flow in the elderly).

Question 2

Use the following to answer questions:
A variety of hypotheses have been proposed regarding various psychiatric disorders. For each question, match the person or persons with the most relevant area of study from the list below.
-Sacks ___

Accepted Answer

A) modern psychosurgery 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) bipolar disorder 
A) modern psychosurgery 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) bipolar disorder C

Question 3

Cite the pharmacological evidence in support of a "dopamine theory" of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Research shows decreased D2 and D3 mRNA in cortical regions; decreased dopamine agonist (DA) metabolites in CSF correlates with animal studies on cognitive tasks. More evidence stems from the effect of antipsychotic medications that act on DA synapses, coupled with the action of DA agonists to induce psychotic symptoms that mirror paranoid schizophrenics.

Question 4

Distinguish between Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease in terms of the neurotransmitter abnormalities suspected to underlie the symptoms for each condition.

Accepted Answer

Huntington's disease has decreased GABA

Question 5

What are the main anatomical correlates of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

The main anatomical correlates

Question 6

Distinguish between type I and type II schizophrenia, according to the text.

Accepted Answer

Type I refers to positive symptoms, incl

Question 7

Describe the sequence of changes in dendritic structure in normal aging and in advancing Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

Decreases in dendritic arborization is m

Question 8

What are the symptoms and underlying brain changes in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms are resting tremor, rigidit

Question 9

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the item in each question with the appropriate disorder.
-amyloid plaques ___

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington's disease 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Tourette's syndrome 
A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington's disease 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Tourette's syndrome

Question 10

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the item in each question with the appropriate disorder.
-coprolalia ___

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington's disease 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Tourette's syndrome 
A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington's disease 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Tourette's syndrome

Question 11

Camilla is a 30 - year - old woman who is highly intelligent, gainfully employed, and has Tourette's syndrome. What are some difficulties she may face in going about her day as a result of her disorder?

Accepted Answer

She will experience involuntar

Question 12

Identify the four neurotransmitters thought to be involved in Huntington's disease. Hyperactivity in which of these is most likely to produce the characteristic abnormal movements?

Accepted Answer

The four neurotransmitters are glutamate

Question 13

Since both schizophrenia and Tourette's syndrome respond to dopamine blockers to some degree, how would you, as a neuropsychologist, make the differential diagnosis on a 14 - year - old child showing bizarre behavioral symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Administer neuropsychological tests, spe

Question 14

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the item in each question with the appropriate disorder.
-festination ___

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington's disease 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Tourette's syndrome 
A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington's disease 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Tourette's syndrome

Question 15

Use the following to answer questions:
A variety of hypotheses have been proposed regarding various psychiatric disorders. For each question, match the person or persons with the most relevant area of study from the list below.
-Morrison ___

Accepted Answer

A) modern psychosurgery 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) bipolar disorder 
A) modern psychosurgery 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) bipolar disorder

Question 16

Use the following to answer questions:
A variety of hypotheses have been proposed regarding various psychiatric disorders. For each question, match the person or persons with the most relevant area of study from the list below.
-Moniz ___

Accepted Answer

A) modern psychosurgery 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) bipolar disorder 
A) modern psychosurgery 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) bipolar disorder

Question 17

Use the following to answer questions:
A variety of hypotheses have been proposed regarding various psychiatric disorders. For each question, match the person or persons with the most relevant area of study from the list below.
-Moorhead ___

Accepted Answer

A) modern psychosurgery 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) bipolar disorder 
A) modern psychosurgery 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) bipolar disorder

Question 18

Under what conditions would you favor psychosurgery for agitated schizophrenics?

Accepted Answer

It would be favored in those c

Question 19

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the item in each question with the appropriate disorder.
-autosomal dominant allele ___

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington's disease 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Tourette's syndrome 
A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington's disease 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Tourette's syndrome

Question 20

What is the HPA axis? Describe any possible abnormalities in its functioning related to depression.

Accepted Answer

The HPA axis, or hypothalamic-pituitary-

Exam 27: Extension: B - Psychiatric and Related Disorders

What are the five putative causes of Alzheimer's disease, based on the text?

Use the following to answer questions: A variety of hypotheses have been proposed regarding various psychiatric disorders. For each question, match the person or persons with the most relevant area of study from the list below. -Sacks ___

Cite the pharmacological evidence in support of a "dopamine theory" of schizophrenia.

Distinguish between Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease in terms of the neurotransmitter abnormalities suspected to underlie the symptoms for each condition.

What are the main anatomical correlates of Alzheimer's disease?

Distinguish between type I and type II schizophrenia, according to the text.

Describe the sequence of changes in dendritic structure in normal aging and in advancing Alzheimer's disease.

What are the symptoms and underlying brain changes in Parkinson's disease?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the item in each question with the appropriate disorder. -amyloid plaques ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the item in each question with the appropriate disorder. -coprolalia ___

Camilla is a 30 - year - old woman who is highly intelligent, gainfully employed, and has Tourette's syndrome. What are some difficulties she may face in going about her day as a result of her disorder?

Identify the four neurotransmitters thought to be involved in Huntington's disease. Hyperactivity in which of these is most likely to produce the characteristic abnormal movements?

Since both schizophrenia and Tourette's syndrome respond to dopamine blockers to some degree, how would you, as a neuropsychologist, make the differential diagnosis on a 14 - year - old child showing bizarre behavioral symptoms?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the item in each question with the appropriate disorder. -festination ___

Use the following to answer questions: A variety of hypotheses have been proposed regarding various psychiatric disorders. For each question, match the person or persons with the most relevant area of study from the list below. -Morrison ___

Use the following to answer questions: A variety of hypotheses have been proposed regarding various psychiatric disorders. For each question, match the person or persons with the most relevant area of study from the list below. -Moniz ___

Use the following to answer questions: A variety of hypotheses have been proposed regarding various psychiatric disorders. For each question, match the person or persons with the most relevant area of study from the list below. -Moorhead ___

Under what conditions would you favor psychosurgery for agitated schizophrenics?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the item in each question with the appropriate disorder. -autosomal dominant allele ___

What is the HPA axis? Describe any possible abnormalities in its functioning related to depression.

Extension: A - The Development of Neuropsychology

Extension: B - The Development of Neuropsychology

Extension: C - The Development of Neuropsychology

Extension: A - Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior

Extension: B - Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior

Extension: C - Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior

Extension: A - Nervous System Organization

Extension: B - Nervous System Organization

Extension: C - Nervous System Organization

Extension: A - the Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons

Extension: B - the Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons

Extension: C - the Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons

Extension: A - Communication Between Neurons

Extension: B - Communication Between Neurons

Extension: C - Communication Between Neurons

Extension: A - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

Extension: B - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

Extension: C - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

Extension: A - Imaging the Brains Activity

Extension: B - Imaging the Brains Activity

Extension: C - Imaging the Brains Activity

Extension: A - Organization of the Sensory Systems

Extension: B - Organization of the Sensory Systems

Extension: C - Organization of the Sensory Systems

Extension: A - Organization of the Motor System

Extension: B - Organization of the Motor System

Extension: C - Organization of the Motor System

Extension: A - Principles of Neurocortical Function

Extension: B - Principles of Neurocortical Function

Extension: C - Principles of Neurocortical Function

Extension: A - Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: B - Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: C - Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: A - Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: B - Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: C - Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: A - The Occipital Lobes

Extension: B - The Occipital Lobes

Extension: C - The Occipital Lobes

Extension: A - The Parietal Lobes

Extension: B - The Parietal Lobes

Extension: C - The Parietal Lobes

Extension: A - The Temporal Lobes

Extension: B - The Temporal Lobes

Extension: C - The Temporal Lobes

Extension: A - The Frontal Lobes

Extension: B - The Frontal Lobes

Extension: C - The Frontal Lobes

Extension: A - Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes

Extension: B - Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes

Extension: C - Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes

Extension: A - Learning and Memory

Extension: B - Learning and Memory

Extension: C - Learning and Memory

Extension: A - Language

Extension: B - Language

Extension: C - Language

Extension: A - Emotion and the Social Brain

Extension: B - Emotion and the Social Brain