Question 1

Why is immigration associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Probably because of the increa

Question 2

1-29.Which of the following statements is correct about changes for the diagnosis of schizophrenia in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A) Schizophrenia will not be included in the DSM-5 
B) Subtypes of schizophrenia were removed but the diagnosis of schizophrenia will remain 
C) Only the paranoid subtype remains 
D) Only the catatonic subtype remains 
A) Schizophrenia will not be included in the DSM-5 
B) Subtypes of schizophrenia were removed but the diagnosis of schizophrenia will remain 
C) Only the paranoid subtype remains 
D) Only the catatonic subtype remains

Question 3

1-14.How common are delusions in schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) They are experienced by approximately 50 percent of schizophrenics. 
B) Delusions are an essential feature of schizophrenia; the presence of delusions is required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia. 
C) Over 90 percent of those with schizophrenia experience delusions. 
D) While hallucinations are a common occurrence in schizophrenia,delusions are rare. 
A) They are experienced by approximately 50 percent of schizophrenics. 
B) Delusions are an essential feature of schizophrenia; the presence of delusions is required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia. 
C) Over 90 percent of those with schizophrenia experience delusions. 
D) While hallucinations are a common occurrence in schizophrenia,delusions are rare.

Question 4

1-26.Which of the following people is more likely exhibiting paranoid schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) The teen who has been in a catatonic state for several days 
B) The woman who believes she is being persecuted because she is Helen of Troy 
C) The man who shows little emotion,and who makes no sense when he speaks 
D) The mother of three who first showed signs of schizophrenia in her teens and now is unable to care for herself or her children. 
A) The teen who has been in a catatonic state for several days 
B) The woman who believes she is being persecuted because she is Helen of Troy 
C) The man who shows little emotion,and who makes no sense when he speaks 
D) The mother of three who first showed signs of schizophrenia in her teens and now is unable to care for herself or her children.

Question 5

1-19.People with schizophrenia may have difficulty with the form of thought - in other words,their thoughts do not make sense.The observable sign of this is

Accepted Answer

A) a delusion. 
B) a hallucination. 
C) disorganized speech. 
D) disorganized behavior. 
A) a delusion. 
B) a hallucination. 
C) disorganized speech. 
D) disorganized behavior.

Question 6

1-84.The first-generation antipsychotics seem to work because they block dopamine.This is supported by the new research findings that

Accepted Answer

A) patients report they feel better right away,although there isn't any actual clinical changes occurring. 
B) changes in symptoms occur without any side effects. 
C) changes in symptoms begin to occur weeks after starting to take the medications,rather than immediately. 
D) changes in symptoms begin to occur very quickly after starting the medications,not weeks later as previously thought. 
A) patients report they feel better right away,although there isn't any actual clinical changes occurring. 
B) changes in symptoms occur without any side effects. 
C) changes in symptoms begin to occur weeks after starting to take the medications,rather than immediately. 
D) changes in symptoms begin to occur very quickly after starting the medications,not weeks later as previously thought.

Question 7

Kraepelin used the term "praecox" to convey that schizophrenia typically develops early in life.The actual age of onset of the condition

Accepted Answer

A) typically is during the early teenage years. 
B) typically is during the mid-twenties. 
C) typically is during the mid-thirties. 
D) typically is during the mid-forties. 
A) typically is during the early teenage years. 
B) typically is during the mid-twenties. 
C) typically is during the mid-thirties. 
D) typically is during the mid-forties.

Question 8

1-45.Both of Mary's parents have been diagnosed with schizophrenia.Bob has an identical twin who has schizophrenia.Who is more likely to develop schizophrenia and why?

Accepted Answer

A) Bob,because he is male and has a family history of schizophrenia. 
B) Mary,because all of her genes come from her parents and they both have the disease. 
C) Bob,because he has inherited the same susceptibility that his twin is expressing. 
D) Mary,because females are more susceptible than males to the genetic forms of schizophrenia. 
A) Bob,because he is male and has a family history of schizophrenia. 
B) Mary,because all of her genes come from her parents and they both have the disease. 
C) Bob,because he has inherited the same susceptibility that his twin is expressing. 
D) Mary,because females are more susceptible than males to the genetic forms of schizophrenia.

Question 9

1-41.Individuals with delusional disorder differ from those with schizophrenia in that

Accepted Answer

A) they behave relatively normally other than the delusions. 
B) their delusions are not well-formed. 
C) they know their delusions are delusions. 
D) they rarely act on their delusions. 
A) they behave relatively normally other than the delusions. 
B) their delusions are not well-formed. 
C) they know their delusions are delusions. 
D) they rarely act on their delusions.

Question 10

1-61.Schizophrenia is best described as a

Accepted Answer

A) genetically influenced single gene disorder. 
B) genetically influenced multiple gene disorder. 
C) genetically determined single gene disorder. 
D) genetically determined multiple gene disorder. 
A) genetically influenced single gene disorder. 
B) genetically influenced multiple gene disorder. 
C) genetically determined single gene disorder. 
D) genetically determined multiple gene disorder.

Why is immigration associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia?

1-29.Which of the following statements is correct about changes for the diagnosis of schizophrenia in the DSM-5?

1-14.How common are delusions in schizophrenia?

1-26.Which of the following people is more likely exhibiting paranoid schizophrenia?

1-19.People with schizophrenia may have difficulty with the form of thought - in other words,their thoughts do not make sense.The observable sign of this is

1-84.The first-generation antipsychotics seem to work because they block dopamine.This is supported by the new research findings that

Kraepelin used the term "praecox" to convey that schizophrenia typically develops early in life.The actual age of onset of the condition

1-45.Both of Mary's parents have been diagnosed with schizophrenia.Bob has an identical twin who has schizophrenia.Who is more likely to develop schizophrenia and why?

1-41.Individuals with delusional disorder differ from those with schizophrenia in that

1-61.Schizophrenia is best described as a

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Exam 13: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Why is immigration associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia?

1-29.Which of the following statements is correct about changes for the diagnosis of schizophrenia in the DSM-5?

1-14.How common are delusions in schizophrenia?

1-26.Which of the following people is more likely exhibiting paranoid schizophrenia?

1-19.People with schizophrenia may have difficulty with the form of thought - in other words,their thoughts do not make sense.The observable sign of this is

1-84.The first-generation antipsychotics seem to work because they block dopamine.This is supported by the new research findings that

Kraepelin used the term "praecox" to convey that schizophrenia typically develops early in life.The actual age of onset of the condition

1-45.Both of Mary's parents have been diagnosed with schizophrenia.Bob has an identical twin who has schizophrenia.Who is more likely to develop schizophrenia and why?

1-41.Individuals with delusional disorder differ from those with schizophrenia in that

1-61.Schizophrenia is best described as a

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants,abuse,and Dysfunctions

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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