Exam 16: Psychopathology

The most common mode of hallucination is __________.

Joshua has autism and is now 7 years old. Given that his symptoms are fairly severe, we can expect that he will show all of the following features except __________.

Robert repeatedly missed work during the last year. A year ago he became hyperactive, staying up for numerous nights working on projects that caught his interest. He gradually became quiet and withdrawn. Recently, Robert swallowed a large quantity of sedatives. He is probably suffering from __________.

In her first therapy session, Tara's therapist makes a number of observations during the clinical interview. Which of the following observations of Tara would be considered a symptom as opposed to a sign?

Which class of drug can produce symptoms that resemble the psychosis found in schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia, literally translated, means __________.

A patient might complain of hearing voices that tell him to harm himself, yet comfortably sit and watch a football game in the dayroom. This underscores the fact that __________.

Which of the following could best be classified as a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Travis has been diagnosed with ADHD and is seeing a physician for the first time to inquire about taking medication. His doctor will most likely prescribe a stimulant such as methylphenidate, which has the effect of __________.

Gregory has been recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. His primary symptoms include emotional blunting, apathy, lack of speech, and the inability to experience pleasure. These symptoms are considered __________.

The DSM is a so-called multi-axial system. Every diagnosis includes five different axes. What kind of information is coded on Axis IV?

Avichel has moved from India to the United States and has been experiencing some problems that have led him to see a psychologist. His symptoms are not common in the United States but reflect a culture-specific problem seen fairly frequently in India. This problem, dhat, refers to a __________.

Which of the following is not one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Andy has seen a psychologist for an evaluation, and the psychologist used the DSM-IV-TR format to record his diagnoses and other information. Using the DSM-IV-TR, what kind of information would have been coded on Axis III?

Both Gavin and Roger have been released from a psychiatric hospital following several weeks of inpatient treatment for schizophrenia. Gavin will be living with his family, whereas Roger will be staying at a halfway house with other recently released psychiatric patients. Which of the following does research support?

The discovery of a causal link between syphilis and general paresis __________.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Connor is very concerned that his occasional shyness and concerns about doing things the right way may mean that he has a psychological disorder. His friends and roommates view him as completely normal and think he is no more shy or worried than anyone else. In order for Connor to actually receive a DSM-type diagnosis, his symptoms must __________.

Children who will later develop schizophrenia __________.

Mark was not cuddly as an infant, and when he should have been learning to speak and interact with his classmates in day care, he instead stayed to himself, waving his hands in front of his face for long periods of time. He has never learned to speak and seems indifferent to other people. He becomes very distressed if anyone moves objects around in his room. Mark most likely has __________.