Question 1

What is thought to explain the delayed onset of schizophrenia in women?

Accepted Answer

While the average age of onset of schizo

Question 2

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 3

Esther lives with her parents. She frequently has relapses into schizophrenia. If her family is characterized by expressed emotion, what behaviors can we expect of her parents that induce relapse?

Accepted Answer

They are emotionally overinvolved in Est

Question 4

What is catatonia? Is catatonia a positive or negative symptom? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Catatonia is a negative symptom of schiz

Question 5

The individual diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder

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A)  has a mild case of schizophrenia combined with signs of a mood disorder. 
B)  usually exhibits symptoms of schizophrenia that would fit only undifferentiated type. 
C)  is likely to take actions based on their delusions. 
D)  experiences a schizophrenia-like psychosis that lasts for less than a month. 
A)  has a mild case of schizophrenia combined with signs of a mood disorder. 
B)  usually exhibits symptoms of schizophrenia that would fit only undifferentiated type. 
C)  is likely to take actions based on their delusions. 
D)  experiences a schizophrenia-like psychosis that lasts for less than a month.

Question 6

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 7

What is the evidence for and against the dopamine hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Early antipsychotic drugs that blocked d

Question 8

Sterling believes that the TV special that was on last night was shown to tell her that she should break up with her boyfriend. She is absolutely certain this is true and plans to do it. This type of belief is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  thought broadcasting delusion. 
B)  delusion of reference. 
C)  made feelings delusion. 
D) thought insertion delusion. 
A)  thought broadcasting delusion. 
B)  delusion of reference. 
C)  made feelings delusion. 
D) thought insertion delusion.

Question 9

Extrapyramidal side effects

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A)  are involuntary movements that result mainly from taking first-generation antipsychotic drugs. 
B)  are often fatal side-effects from second-generation antipsychotic drugs. 
C)  are an increase in mood (reduction in depression) that occurs in people with schizoaffective disorder. 
D)  are voluntary, unusual movements that result mainly from taking second-generation antipsychotic drugs. 
A)  are involuntary movements that result mainly from taking first-generation antipsychotic drugs. 
B)  are often fatal side-effects from second-generation antipsychotic drugs. 
C)  are an increase in mood (reduction in depression) that occurs in people with schizoaffective disorder. 
D)  are voluntary, unusual movements that result mainly from taking second-generation antipsychotic drugs.

Question 10

Based on current research, which statement is most justified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics play such a strong role, they are a sufficient condition for schizophrenia. 
B)  Genetics increase a person's vulnerability to develop schizophrenia. 
C)  Genetics may not be sufficient for schizophrenia, but everyone who develops schizophrenia must have some number of "schizophrenia genes." 
D)  Genetics cannot play a significant role in the cause of schizophrenia because most people with the disorder have no close relatives who have it. 
A)  Genetics play such a strong role, they are a sufficient condition for schizophrenia. 
B)  Genetics increase a person's vulnerability to develop schizophrenia. 
C)  Genetics may not be sufficient for schizophrenia, but everyone who develops schizophrenia must have some number of "schizophrenia genes." 
D)  Genetics cannot play a significant role in the cause of schizophrenia because most people with the disorder have no close relatives who have it.

Question 11

_____________are discrete, stable, and measurable traits that are thought to be genetic.

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The answer of _____________are discrete, stable, and measurable traits that...

Question 12

A mother constantly demands that her son show her how much she is loved, but when he tries to hug her she yells at him to be more discreet. No matter what the child does, he is wrong. Further, the mother prohibits him from commenting on this paradox. What does this interaction pattern best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Double-bind communication 
B)  Loosening of associations 
C)  Fragmented thinking 
D)  Expressed emotion 
A)  Double-bind communication 
B)  Loosening of associations 
C)  Fragmented thinking 
D)  Expressed emotion

Question 13

In genetic studies, a "proband" or "index case" is someone who

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A)  is related to someone with the disorder of interest. 
B)  shows signs of the disorder of interest. 
C)  shares at least 25 percent of his or her genes with an affected subject. 
D)  has the disorder of interest. 
A)  is related to someone with the disorder of interest. 
B)  shows signs of the disorder of interest. 
C)  shares at least 25 percent of his or her genes with an affected subject. 
D)  has the disorder of interest.

Question 14

Hallucinations are

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A)  sensory experiences with no basis in reality. 
B)  only seen in schizophrenia. 
C)  necessary for a diagnosis of schizophrenia. 
D)  disturbances in the content of thought. 
A)  sensory experiences with no basis in reality. 
B)  only seen in schizophrenia. 
C)  necessary for a diagnosis of schizophrenia. 
D)  disturbances in the content of thought.

Question 15

The subtype of schizophrenia that has the poorest prognosis is the _________ type.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The subtype of schizophrenia that has the...

Question 16

One problem with Kraepelin's use of the term "dementia praecox" is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it assumed that what we call schizophrenia only occurred in elderly patients. 
B)  it was actually describing Alzheimer's dementia, not schizophrenia. 
C)  it assumed that progressive deterioration of the brain is a universal feature of the disorder. 
D)  it assumed the intellectual functioning of patients remained constant even as their bodies aged. 
A)  it assumed that what we call schizophrenia only occurred in elderly patients. 
B)  it was actually describing Alzheimer's dementia, not schizophrenia. 
C)  it assumed that progressive deterioration of the brain is a universal feature of the disorder. 
D)  it assumed the intellectual functioning of patients remained constant even as their bodies aged.

Question 17

Compared to his nonschizophrenic identical twin, Matthew (who is schizophrenic) is more likely to

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A)  have been born with physical birth defects. 
B)  have been considered "different" or "odd" in childhood. 
C)  have a higher intelligence level on IQ tests. 
D)  be artistically or musically talented. 
A)  have been born with physical birth defects. 
B)  have been considered "different" or "odd" in childhood. 
C)  have a higher intelligence level on IQ tests. 
D)  be artistically or musically talented.

Question 18

Adoption studies are typically used

Accepted Answer

A)  to establish the primary role that the environment plays in most disorders. 
B)  to separate the effects of nature and nurture. 
C)  to assess the effectiveness of long-term treatment protocols. 
D)  in order to isolate the environmental factors that "trigger" a disorder. 
A)  to establish the primary role that the environment plays in most disorders. 
B)  to separate the effects of nature and nurture. 
C)  to assess the effectiveness of long-term treatment protocols. 
D)  in order to isolate the environmental factors that "trigger" a disorder.

Question 19

Why might Kraepelin's idea that schizophrenia was similar to dementia not be as far from the truth as previously thought?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence suggests that there sometimes are progressive changes in brain volume over time in people with schizophrenia. 
B)  The symptoms of the two disorders overlap tremendously. 
C)  On autopsy, people with schizophrenia show the same smoothing of the brain as is seen in people with dementia. 
D)  The same biological treatments work for both disorders. 
A)  Evidence suggests that there sometimes are progressive changes in brain volume over time in people with schizophrenia. 
B)  The symptoms of the two disorders overlap tremendously. 
C)  On autopsy, people with schizophrenia show the same smoothing of the brain as is seen in people with dementia. 
D)  The same biological treatments work for both disorders.

Question 20

The finding that prenatal viral exposure, rhesus incompatibility, and early nutritional deficiency are associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  genes do not play a role in vulnerability to schizophrenia. 
B)  anything that interferes with normal brain development might lead to a greater risk of schizophrenia. 
C)  environmental factors are more important than genetic factors when it comes to determining who is likely to develop schizophrenia. 
D)  the results of twin studies reflect the impact of a shared prenatal environment, not shared genes. 
A)  genes do not play a role in vulnerability to schizophrenia. 
B)  anything that interferes with normal brain development might lead to a greater risk of schizophrenia. 
C)  environmental factors are more important than genetic factors when it comes to determining who is likely to develop schizophrenia. 
D)  the results of twin studies reflect the impact of a shared prenatal environment, not shared genes.

What is thought to explain the delayed onset of schizophrenia in women?

How common are delusions in schizophrenia?

Esther lives with her parents. She frequently has relapses into schizophrenia. If her family is characterized by expressed emotion, what behaviors can we expect of her parents that induce relapse?

What is catatonia? Is catatonia a positive or negative symptom? Explain your answer.

The individual diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder

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

What is the evidence for and against the dopamine hypothesis?

Sterling believes that the TV special that was on last night was shown to tell her that she should break up with her boyfriend. She is absolutely certain this is true and plans to do it. This type of belief is an example of a

Extrapyramidal side effects

Based on current research, which statement is most justified?

_____________are discrete, stable, and measurable traits that are thought to be genetic.

In genetic studies, a "proband" or "index case" is someone who

Hallucinations are

The subtype of schizophrenia that has the poorest prognosis is the _________ type.

One problem with Kraepelin's use of the term "dementia praecox" is that

Compared to his nonschizophrenic identical twin, Matthew (who is schizophrenic) is more likely to

Adoption studies are typically used

Why might Kraepelin's idea that schizophrenia was similar to dementia not be as far from the truth as previously thought?

The finding that prenatal viral exposure, rhesus incompatibility, and early nutritional deficiency are associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia indicates that

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Exam 13: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

What is thought to explain the delayed onset of schizophrenia in women?

How common are delusions in schizophrenia?

Esther lives with her parents. She frequently has relapses into schizophrenia. If her family is characterized by expressed emotion, what behaviors can we expect of her parents that induce relapse?

What is catatonia? Is catatonia a positive or negative symptom? Explain your answer.

The individual diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder

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

What is the evidence for and against the dopamine hypothesis?

Sterling believes that the TV special that was on last night was shown to tell her that she should break up with her boyfriend. She is absolutely certain this is true and plans to do it. This type of belief is an example of a

Extrapyramidal side effects

Based on current research, which statement is most justified?

_____________are discrete, stable, and measurable traits that are thought to be genetic.

In genetic studies, a "proband" or "index case" is someone who

Hallucinations are

The subtype of schizophrenia that has the poorest prognosis is the _________ type.

One problem with Kraepelin's use of the term "dementia praecox" is that

Compared to his nonschizophrenic identical twin, Matthew (who is schizophrenic) is more likely to

Adoption studies are typically used

Why might Kraepelin's idea that schizophrenia was similar to dementia not be as far from the truth as previously thought?

The finding that prenatal viral exposure, rhesus incompatibility, and early nutritional deficiency are associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia indicates that

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, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

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Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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