Question 1

How should we interpret the correlation between schizophrenia and birth complications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth complications clearly cause schizophrenia in the mother. 
B)  Birth complications clearly lead to the later development of schizophrenia in the child. 
C)  Infants who will later develop schizophrenia are difficult to carry and deliver. 
D)  Birth complications may trigger schizophrenia,or an infant who is vulnerable to schizophrenia may be difficult to carry and deliver,or both. 
A)  Birth complications clearly cause schizophrenia in the mother. 
B)  Birth complications clearly lead to the later development of schizophrenia in the child. 
C)  Infants who will later develop schizophrenia are difficult to carry and deliver. 
D)  Birth complications may trigger schizophrenia,or an infant who is vulnerable to schizophrenia may be difficult to carry and deliver,or both.

Question 2

Genetics appear to:

Accepted Answer

A)  predispose individuals to specific anxiety disorders. 
B)  predispose individuals to anxiety disorders in general,but not to a specific type. 
C)  predispose individuals to some types of anxiety disorders,but not all. 
D)  play no causal role in anxiety disorders. 
A)  predispose individuals to specific anxiety disorders. 
B)  predispose individuals to anxiety disorders in general,but not to a specific type. 
C)  predispose individuals to some types of anxiety disorders,but not all. 
D)  play no causal role in anxiety disorders.

Question 3

Relative to healthy controls,people with major depressive disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  show no differences in brain structure or activity. 
B)  show increased volume in the hippocampus and orbitofrontal cortex. 
C)  show decreased volume in the hippocampus and orbitofrontal cortex. 
D)  show decreased volume in the hippocampus,but increased volume in the orbitofrontal cortex. 
A)  show no differences in brain structure or activity. 
B)  show increased volume in the hippocampus and orbitofrontal cortex. 
C)  show decreased volume in the hippocampus and orbitofrontal cortex. 
D)  show decreased volume in the hippocampus,but increased volume in the orbitofrontal cortex.

Question 4

Schizophrenia in a child is correlated with

Accepted Answer

A)  high birth weight. 
B)  abnormally large head circumference. 
C)  birth complications such as lack of oxygen and emergency Caesarean section. 
D)  abnormally high neurotrophin levels in umbilical blood. 
A)  high birth weight. 
B)  abnormally large head circumference. 
C)  birth complications such as lack of oxygen and emergency Caesarean section. 
D)  abnormally high neurotrophin levels in umbilical blood.

Question 5

Discuss the roles of genetics and environmental factors in the development of autism.

Accepted Answer

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental d

Question 6

Substantial drops in the population of patients institutionalized for mental disorders coincided with

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of typical antipsychotics to treat schizophrenia. 
B)  the use of clozapine to treat schizophrenia. 
C)  the widespread use of psychosocial rehabilitation. 
D)  reduced exposure of pregnant women to viruses. 
A)  the use of typical antipsychotics to treat schizophrenia. 
B)  the use of clozapine to treat schizophrenia. 
C)  the widespread use of psychosocial rehabilitation. 
D)  reduced exposure of pregnant women to viruses.

Question 7

Mania is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of interest in pleasurable activities. 
B)  thoughts of death and suicide. 
C)  unrealistic energy and euphoria. 
D)  depressed motor activity. 
A)  loss of interest in pleasurable activities. 
B)  thoughts of death and suicide. 
C)  unrealistic energy and euphoria. 
D)  depressed motor activity.

Question 8

Most medications that improve mood in people with major depressive disorder act to suppress REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compared with healthy controls,people with schizophrenia show evidence of having

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormally low amounts of dopamine. 
B)  abnormally high amounts of dopamine. 
C)  increased numbers of glutamate receptors in their brains. 
D)  reduced numbers of glutamate receptors in their brains. 
A)  abnormally low amounts of dopamine. 
B)  abnormally high amounts of dopamine. 
C)  increased numbers of glutamate receptors in their brains. 
D)  reduced numbers of glutamate receptors in their brains.

Question 10

Compared with healthy controls,people with autism show

Accepted Answer

A)  increased numbers of minicolumns. 
B)  reduced numbers of minicolumns. 
C)  smaller minicolumns. 
D)  larger minicolumns. 
A)  increased numbers of minicolumns. 
B)  reduced numbers of minicolumns. 
C)  smaller minicolumns. 
D)  larger minicolumns.

Question 11

The case study of the Genain quadruplets indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics play a major role in schizophrenia,with little if any influence from the environment. 
B)  the environment plays a major role in schizophrenia,with little if any influence from genetics. 
C)  genetics play a strong role in schizophrenia,but environmental factors contribute as well. 
D)  environmental factors play the strongest role in schizophrenia,but genetics contribute slightly to the outcomes. 
A)  genetics play a major role in schizophrenia,with little if any influence from the environment. 
B)  the environment plays a major role in schizophrenia,with little if any influence from genetics. 
C)  genetics play a strong role in schizophrenia,but environmental factors contribute as well. 
D)  environmental factors play the strongest role in schizophrenia,but genetics contribute slightly to the outcomes.

Question 12

It is now believed that autism

Accepted Answer

A)  is caused by the way a mother and father relate to their child. 
B)  has no genetic component,but is caused by some prenatal exposure to disease or other complications. 
C)  has a genetic component,but may be influenced by some prenatal exposure to disease or other complications. 
D)  is caused by the vaccinations children have as babies. 
A)  is caused by the way a mother and father relate to their child. 
B)  has no genetic component,but is caused by some prenatal exposure to disease or other complications. 
C)  has a genetic component,but may be influenced by some prenatal exposure to disease or other complications. 
D)  is caused by the vaccinations children have as babies.

Question 13

Scientists who do not have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder do not experience increases in concentration and focus while using methylphenidate (Ritalin).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the relationship between genetics and anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

Genetics appear to play a strong role in

Question 15

The concordance rate among identical twins for schizophrenia is approximately _________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  90 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  90

Question 16

The behavior of people with schizophrenia is difficult to distinguish from the behavior of people using which of the following drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamine 
B)  marijuana 
C)  heroin 
D)  MDMA (ecstasy) 
A)  amphetamine 
B)  marijuana 
C)  heroin 
D)  MDMA (ecstasy)

Question 17

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids has _________ people with bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  had no effect on 
B)  clearly improved the behavior of 
C)  produced a worsening of symptoms in 
D)  produced mixed results in improving the behavior of 
A)  had no effect on 
B)  clearly improved the behavior of 
C)  produced a worsening of symptoms in 
D)  produced mixed results in improving the behavior of

Question 18

_________ percent of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia experience period psychosis interspersed with periods of relative health?

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  30 
C)  38 
D)  42 
A)  11 
B)  30 
C)  38 
D)  42

Question 19

Research has identified one factor that might explain the prevalence of schizophrenia in urban environments: the stress related to

Accepted Answer

A)  "keeping up" with neighbors financially,by buying expensive houses and cars. 
B)  commuting long distances to work. 
C)  racism. 
D)  outdoor noise levels. 
A)  "keeping up" with neighbors financially,by buying expensive houses and cars. 
B)  commuting long distances to work. 
C)  racism. 
D)  outdoor noise levels.

Question 20

Schizophrenia occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  most frequently among upper and middle class individuals. 
B)  most frequently among lower class individuals. 
C)  without respect to socioeconomic status. 
D)  more commonly among lower class men and upper and middle class women. 
A)  most frequently among upper and middle class individuals. 
B)  most frequently among lower class individuals. 
C)  without respect to socioeconomic status. 
D)  more commonly among lower class men and upper and middle class women.

How should we interpret the correlation between schizophrenia and birth complications?

Genetics appear to:

Relative to healthy controls,people with major depressive disorder

Schizophrenia in a child is correlated with

Discuss the roles of genetics and environmental factors in the development of autism.

Substantial drops in the population of patients institutionalized for mental disorders coincided with

Mania is characterized by

Most medications that improve mood in people with major depressive disorder act to suppress REM sleep.

Compared with healthy controls,people with schizophrenia show evidence of having

Compared with healthy controls,people with autism show

The case study of the Genain quadruplets indicates that

It is now believed that autism

Scientists who do not have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder do not experience increases in concentration and focus while using methylphenidate (Ritalin).

What is the relationship between genetics and anxiety disorders?

The concordance rate among identical twins for schizophrenia is approximately _________ percent.

The behavior of people with schizophrenia is difficult to distinguish from the behavior of people using which of the following drugs?

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids has _________ people with bipolar disorder.

_________ percent of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia experience period psychosis interspersed with periods of relative health?

Research has identified one factor that might explain the prevalence of schizophrenia in urban environments: the stress related to

Schizophrenia occurs

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

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How should we interpret the correlation between schizophrenia and birth complications?

Genetics appear to:

Relative to healthy controls,people with major depressive disorder

Schizophrenia in a child is correlated with

Discuss the roles of genetics and environmental factors in the development of autism.

Substantial drops in the population of patients institutionalized for mental disorders coincided with

Mania is characterized by

Most medications that improve mood in people with major depressive disorder act to suppress REM sleep.

Compared with healthy controls,people with schizophrenia show evidence of having

Compared with healthy controls,people with autism show

The case study of the Genain quadruplets indicates that

It is now believed that autism

Scientists who do not have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder do not experience increases in concentration and focus while using methylphenidate (Ritalin).

What is the relationship between genetics and anxiety disorders?

The concordance rate among identical twins for schizophrenia is approximately _________ percent.

The behavior of people with schizophrenia is difficult to distinguish from the behavior of people using which of the following drugs?

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids has _________ people with bipolar disorder.

_________ percent of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia experience period psychosis interspersed with periods of relative health?

Research has identified one factor that might explain the prevalence of schizophrenia in urban environments: the stress related to

Schizophrenia occurs

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

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