Question 1

If Individual A has schizophrenia, Individual A's ____________ would be the most likely to also have schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  older sibling 
B)  fraternal twin 
C)  parents 
D)  identical twin 
E)  neighbor 
A)  older sibling 
B)  fraternal twin 
C)  parents 
D)  identical twin 
E)  neighbor D

Question 2

Brain activity in depressed individuals shows increased activity in the

Accepted Answer

A)  subgenual anterior cingulate cortex. 
B)  ventromedial prefrontal cortex. 
C)  dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. 
D)  ventrolateral prefrontal cortex. 
E)  anterior cingulate cortex. 
A)  subgenual anterior cingulate cortex. 
B)  ventromedial prefrontal cortex. 
C)  dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. 
D)  ventrolateral prefrontal cortex. 
E)  anterior cingulate cortex. A

Question 3

Brain damage is thought to produce the ________ symptoms of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  concordant 
C)  cognitive 
D)  negative 
E)  mood 
A)  positive 
B)  concordant 
C)  cognitive 
D)  negative 
E)  mood D

Question 4

A key problem for the use of ________ in the treatment of high blood pressure is the induction of depression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A key problem for the use of...

Question 5

The term ________ refers to "split-mind."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ________ refers to "split-mind."...

Question 6

The term schizophrenia, which means "split mind," refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a dissociation between the individual and the psyche. 
B)  a split that occurs between the individual and reality. 
C)  multiple personalities in one individual. 
D)  becoming two separate individuals that do not realize the existence of the other individual. 
E)  an inability to make split decisions. 
A)  a dissociation between the individual and the psyche. 
B)  a split that occurs between the individual and reality. 
C)  multiple personalities in one individual. 
D)  becoming two separate individuals that do not realize the existence of the other individual. 
E)  an inability to make split decisions.

Question 7

The negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as social withdrawal, are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  underactivity of the mesolimbic system. 
B)  excessive birth weight. 
C)  damage to the mesocortical system. 
D)  overactivity of the mesolimbic system. 
E)  overactivity of the mesocortical system. 
A)  underactivity of the mesolimbic system. 
B)  excessive birth weight. 
C)  damage to the mesocortical system. 
D)  overactivity of the mesolimbic system. 
E)  overactivity of the mesocortical system.

Question 8

Sadie is taking the maximum number of classes allowed, has joined three different volunteer groups, talks excessively, and is full of energy. After a month, she lapses into a severe state of depression lasting a few weeks before bouncing back to her highly energized self. This description best fits

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  severe depression. 
C)  severe mania. 
D)  unipolar depression. 
E)  schizoaffective disorder. 
A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  severe depression. 
C)  severe mania. 
D)  unipolar depression. 
E)  schizoaffective disorder.

Question 9

The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia states that schizophrenia is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  low levels of one or more of the monoamines. 
B)  a breakdown product of the neurotransmitter serotonin. 
C)  overactivity of dopaminergic synapses. 
D)  damage to ascending dopamine fibers. 
E)  an imbalance between acetylcholine and dopamine within the frontal cortex. 
A)  low levels of one or more of the monoamines. 
B)  a breakdown product of the neurotransmitter serotonin. 
C)  overactivity of dopaminergic synapses. 
D)  damage to ascending dopamine fibers. 
E)  an imbalance between acetylcholine and dopamine within the frontal cortex.

Question 10

A positive symptom of schizophrenia would be

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinations. 
B)  flattened emotional response. 
C)  anhedonia. 
D)  social withdrawal. 
E)  severe depression. 
A)  hallucinations. 
B)  flattened emotional response. 
C)  anhedonia. 
D)  social withdrawal. 
E)  severe depression.

Question 11

The incidence of schizophrenia in the world population is approximately ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.1 
B)  1 
C)  5 
D)  12 
E)  15 
A)  0.1 
B)  1 
C)  5 
D)  12 
E)  15

Question 12

The ________ symptoms of schizophrenia are the first to appear in the course of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ symptoms of schizophrenia are the...

Question 13

Mothers who ________ show an increased risk of having a schizophrenic child.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mothers who ________ show an increased risk...

Question 14

The size of the ________ increase(s) in schizophrenic patients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The size of the ________ increase(s) in...

Question 15

________ are beliefs that are contrary to fact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are beliefs that are contrary to...

Question 16

Older antipsychotic drugs such as chlorpromazine can produce a type of motor disorder known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Older antipsychotic drugs such as chlorpromazine can...

Question 17

The ability of fluoxetine (Prozac) to function as an effective treatment for ________ is related to its capacity to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions and hallucinations; block serotonin reuptake 
B)  depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder; block serotonin reuptake 
C)  anxiety disorders; inhibit MAO 
D)  schizophrenia; block dopamine receptors 
E)  obsessive-compulsive disorder; release glycine 
A)  delusions and hallucinations; block serotonin reuptake 
B)  depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder; block serotonin reuptake 
C)  anxiety disorders; inhibit MAO 
D)  schizophrenia; block dopamine receptors 
E)  obsessive-compulsive disorder; release glycine

Question 18

Studies suggest that schizophrenia may be associated with an increased number of ________ receptors within the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies suggest that schizophrenia may be associated...

Question 19

The two major types of symptoms noted in schizophrenia include

Accepted Answer

A)  thought disorder and impaired language ability. 
B)  hallucinations and social withdrawal. 
C)  delusions and hallucinations. 
D)  positive symptoms and negative symptoms. 
E)  delusions and profound sadness. 
A)  thought disorder and impaired language ability. 
B)  hallucinations and social withdrawal. 
C)  delusions and hallucinations. 
D)  positive symptoms and negative symptoms. 
E)  delusions and profound sadness.

Question 20

Which class of antidepressant agents has the effect of increasing activity in both serotonin and norepinephrine synapses?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine-related stimulants 
B)  lithium salts 
C)  SSRIs 
D)  SNRIs 
E)  MAOIs 
A)  cocaine-related stimulants 
B)  lithium salts 
C)  SSRIs 
D)  SNRIs 
E)  MAOIs

If Individual A has schizophrenia, Individual A's ____________ would be the most likely to also have schizophrenia.

Brain activity in depressed individuals shows increased activity in the

Brain damage is thought to produce the ________ symptoms of schizophrenia.

A key problem for the use of ________ in the treatment of high blood pressure is the induction of depression.

The term ________ refers to "split-mind."

The term schizophrenia, which means "split mind," refers to

The negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as social withdrawal, are caused by

Sadie is taking the maximum number of classes allowed, has joined three different volunteer groups, talks excessively, and is full of energy. After a month, she lapses into a severe state of depression lasting a few weeks before bouncing back to her highly energized self. This description best fits

The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia states that schizophrenia is caused by

A positive symptom of schizophrenia would be

The incidence of schizophrenia in the world population is approximately ________ percent.

The ________ symptoms of schizophrenia are the first to appear in the course of the disorder.

Mothers who ________ show an increased risk of having a schizophrenic child.

The size of the ________ increase(s) in schizophrenic patients.

________ are beliefs that are contrary to fact.

Older antipsychotic drugs such as chlorpromazine can produce a type of motor disorder known as ________.

The ability of fluoxetine (Prozac) to function as an effective treatment for is related to its capacity to .

Studies suggest that schizophrenia may be associated with an increased number of ________ receptors within the brain.

The two major types of symptoms noted in schizophrenia include

Which class of antidepressant agents has the effect of increasing activity in both serotonin and norepinephrine synapses?

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Substance Abuse

Filters

Exam 16: Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

If Individual A has schizophrenia, Individual A's ____________ would be the most likely to also have schizophrenia.

Brain activity in depressed individuals shows increased activity in the

Brain damage is thought to produce the ________ symptoms of schizophrenia.

A key problem for the use of ________ in the treatment of high blood pressure is the induction of depression.

The term ________ refers to "split-mind."

The term schizophrenia, which means "split mind," refers to

The negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as social withdrawal, are caused by

Sadie is taking the maximum number of classes allowed, has joined three different volunteer groups, talks excessively, and is full of energy. After a month, she lapses into a severe state of depression lasting a few weeks before bouncing back to her highly energized self. This description best fits

The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia states that schizophrenia is caused by

A positive symptom of schizophrenia would be

The incidence of schizophrenia in the world population is approximately ________ percent.

The ________ symptoms of schizophrenia are the first to appear in the course of the disorder.

Mothers who ________ show an increased risk of having a schizophrenic child.

The size of the ________ increase(s) in schizophrenic patients.

________ are beliefs that are contrary to fact.

Older antipsychotic drugs such as chlorpromazine can produce a type of motor disorder known as ________.

The ability of fluoxetine (Prozac) to function as an effective treatment for ________ is related to its capacity to ________.

Studies suggest that schizophrenia may be associated with an increased number of ________ receptors within the brain.

The two major types of symptoms noted in schizophrenia include

Which class of antidepressant agents has the effect of increasing activity in both serotonin and norepinephrine synapses?

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Substance Abuse

Filters

The ability of fluoxetine (Prozac) to function as an effective treatment for is related to its capacity to .