Question 1

Anhedonia as a symptom of schizophrenia refers to lack of

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A) emotional expression. 
B) interest or pleasure. 
C) coherent speech. 
D) speech. 
A) emotional expression. 
B) interest or pleasure. 
C) coherent speech. 
D) speech.

Question 2

A consistent brain abnormality found among people with schizophrenia is

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A) frontal lobe enlargement. 
B) parietal lobe enlargement. 
C) enlarged ventricles. 
D) interrupted tracts in the reticular formation. 
A) frontal lobe enlargement. 
B) parietal lobe enlargement. 
C) enlarged ventricles. 
D) interrupted tracts in the reticular formation.

Question 3

Family studies of the genetic basis for schizophrenia look at

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A) the rate of schizophrenia in relatives of patients with schizophrenia. 
B) concordance for schizophrenia in cultures where incest is relatively common. 
C) the likelihood that a patient with schizophrenia will have children. 
D) the effects of being raised by a patient with schizophrenia. 
A) the rate of schizophrenia in relatives of patients with schizophrenia. 
B) concordance for schizophrenia in cultures where incest is relatively common. 
C) the likelihood that a patient with schizophrenia will have children. 
D) the effects of being raised by a patient with schizophrenia.

Question 4

A problem with any kind of treatment for schizophrenia is that

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A) some people with schizophrenia lack insight into their impaired condition and refuse any treatment at all 
B) the disorder is biologically based,so only medications can help. 
C) all therapies are upsetting to patients. 
D) they rarely help. 
A) some people with schizophrenia lack insight into their impaired condition and refuse any treatment at all 
B) the disorder is biologically based,so only medications can help. 
C) all therapies are upsetting to patients. 
D) they rarely help.

Question 5

Research has made specific recommendations regarding what doses of medications to use in treating schizophrenia.In actual practice

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A) most do not receive medication in the recommended range. 
B) although most receive the recommended dosages while hospitalized,compliance is not monitored after discharge. 
C) a small percentage receives doses that are approximately twice the recommended dose. 
D) none of the above. 
A) most do not receive medication in the recommended range. 
B) although most receive the recommended dosages while hospitalized,compliance is not monitored after discharge. 
C) a small percentage receives doses that are approximately twice the recommended dose. 
D) none of the above.

Question 6

Emil Kraepelin and __________ initially formulated the concept of schizophrenia.

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A) Eugen Bleuler 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Jerome Welchup 
D) none of the above 
A) Eugen Bleuler 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Jerome Welchup 
D) none of the above

Question 7

Studies of socioeconomic class (SES)and schizophrenia find that the rate of schizophrenia

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A) is about equal in low SES and high SES individuals. 
B) is higher in low SES individuals. 
C) is higher in high SES individuals. 
D) cannot be determined. 
A) is about equal in low SES and high SES individuals. 
B) is higher in low SES individuals. 
C) is higher in high SES individuals. 
D) cannot be determined.

Question 8

Persecutory delusions are found among __________ percent of people with schizophrenia.

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A) 25 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) 100 
A) 25 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) 100

Question 9

The text concludes that research has shown that genetic factors in schizophrenia are

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A) not yet distinguished from environmental factors. 
B) primarily linked to positive symptoms. 
C) only weak contributors at best. 
D) clearly important. 
A) not yet distinguished from environmental factors. 
B) primarily linked to positive symptoms. 
C) only weak contributors at best. 
D) clearly important.

Question 10

Mr.Hart spends long hours sitting in a chair with his arms behind his back and his left leg tucked under.No matter what is going on around him,he remains in this position.This is an example of which symptom of schizophrenia?

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A) somatic passivity 
B) waxy flexibility 
C) catatonic immobility 
D) inappropriate affect 
A) somatic passivity 
B) waxy flexibility 
C) catatonic immobility 
D) inappropriate affect

Question 11

Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between EE (expressed emotion)and unusual thoughts in a person with schizophrenia?

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A) Critical comments made by family members lead a person with schizophrenia to have more unusual thoughts 
B) Unusual thoughts by the patient lead the family of a person with schizophrenia to be more critical 
C) Both a and b 
D) Neither a nor b 
A) Critical comments made by family members lead a person with schizophrenia to have more unusual thoughts 
B) Unusual thoughts by the patient lead the family of a person with schizophrenia to be more critical 
C) Both a and b 
D) Neither a nor b

Question 12

The lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia is slightly less than __________ percent.

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A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 7 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 7

Question 13

Connie is receiving psychological therapy for schizophrenia.A major focus has been practicing more effective methods for dealing with others,as well as basic life skills such as ordering in restaurants,filling out applications for employment,and reading train schedules.She is likely receiving

Accepted Answer

A) ego-analysis. 
B) psychoeducation. 
C) social skills training. 
D) token economy. 
A) ego-analysis. 
B) psychoeducation. 
C) social skills training. 
D) token economy.

Question 14

Data on expressed emotion (EE)indicates that those with schizophrenia are more likely to relapse (that is,return to the hospital)if their families

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A) are cool,calm,unemotional and aloof. 
B) are uninvolved. 
C) are critical and over-involved with them. 
D) provide excessive emotional support and encouragement. 
A) are cool,calm,unemotional and aloof. 
B) are uninvolved. 
C) are critical and over-involved with them. 
D) provide excessive emotional support and encouragement.

Question 15

Family therapy with families of individuals with schizophrenia commonly emphasizes

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A) discouraging inappropriate behavior. 
B) education about schizophrenia. 
C) minimizing use of drugs. 
D) genetic counseling. 
A) discouraging inappropriate behavior. 
B) education about schizophrenia. 
C) minimizing use of drugs. 
D) genetic counseling.

Question 16

James is struggling with schizophrenia.He also finds it difficult to experience pleasure from activities that he enjoyed before his symptoms began.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) alogia. 
B) anhedonia. 
C) avolition. 
D) asociality. 
A) alogia. 
B) anhedonia. 
C) avolition. 
D) asociality.

Question 17

Which of the following suggests that dopamine receptors are mainly related to positive (not negative)symptoms of schizophrenia?

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A) Antipsychotic drugs reduce only positive symptoms. 
B) Administering dopamine produces little increase in positive symptoms. 
C) MRIs of schizophrenics with positive symptoms show more receptors. 
D) Parkinson's Disease involves similar symptoms. 
A) Antipsychotic drugs reduce only positive symptoms. 
B) Administering dopamine produces little increase in positive symptoms. 
C) MRIs of schizophrenics with positive symptoms show more receptors. 
D) Parkinson's Disease involves similar symptoms.

Question 18

Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by disturbances in

Accepted Answer

A) thought. 
B) emotion. 
C) behavior. 
D) all of the above. 
A) thought. 
B) emotion. 
C) behavior. 
D) all of the above.

Question 19

Studies of children whose mothers had schizophrenia but were raised by adopted parents indicate

Accepted Answer

A) that there is not a strong genetic factor in the development of schizophrenia. 
B) that there is a strong genetic factor in the development of schizophrenia. 
C) that children who were adopted into homes with low EE were more likely to develop schizophrenia. 
D) These studies have been inconclusive. 
A) that there is not a strong genetic factor in the development of schizophrenia. 
B) that there is a strong genetic factor in the development of schizophrenia. 
C) that children who were adopted into homes with low EE were more likely to develop schizophrenia. 
D) These studies have been inconclusive.

Question 20

Recent research has found that those with schizophrenia have structural and functional abnormalities in the

Accepted Answer

A) temporal cortex 
B) cerebellum 
C) frontal cortex 
D) reticular formation 
A) temporal cortex 
B) cerebellum 
C) frontal cortex 
D) reticular formation

Anhedonia as a symptom of schizophrenia refers to lack of

A consistent brain abnormality found among people with schizophrenia is

Family studies of the genetic basis for schizophrenia look at

A problem with any kind of treatment for schizophrenia is that

Research has made specific recommendations regarding what doses of medications to use in treating schizophrenia.In actual practice

Emil Kraepelin and __________ initially formulated the concept of schizophrenia.

Studies of socioeconomic class (SES)and schizophrenia find that the rate of schizophrenia

Persecutory delusions are found among __________ percent of people with schizophrenia.

The text concludes that research has shown that genetic factors in schizophrenia are

Mr.Hart spends long hours sitting in a chair with his arms behind his back and his left leg tucked under.No matter what is going on around him,he remains in this position.This is an example of which symptom of schizophrenia?

Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between EE (expressed emotion)and unusual thoughts in a person with schizophrenia?

The lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia is slightly less than __________ percent.

Connie is receiving psychological therapy for schizophrenia.A major focus has been practicing more effective methods for dealing with others,as well as basic life skills such as ordering in restaurants,filling out applications for employment,and reading train schedules.She is likely receiving

Data on expressed emotion (EE)indicates that those with schizophrenia are more likely to relapse (that is,return to the hospital)if their families

Family therapy with families of individuals with schizophrenia commonly emphasizes

James is struggling with schizophrenia.He also finds it difficult to experience pleasure from activities that he enjoyed before his symptoms began.This is an example of

Which of the following suggests that dopamine receptors are mainly related to positive (not negative)symptoms of schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by disturbances in

Studies of children whose mothers had schizophrenia but were raised by adopted parents indicate

Recent research has found that those with schizophrenia have structural and functional abnormalities in the

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Exam 9: Schizophrenia

Anhedonia as a symptom of schizophrenia refers to lack of

A consistent brain abnormality found among people with schizophrenia is

Family studies of the genetic basis for schizophrenia look at

A problem with any kind of treatment for schizophrenia is that

Research has made specific recommendations regarding what doses of medications to use in treating schizophrenia.In actual practice

Emil Kraepelin and __________ initially formulated the concept of schizophrenia.

Studies of socioeconomic class (SES)and schizophrenia find that the rate of schizophrenia

Persecutory delusions are found among __________ percent of people with schizophrenia.

The text concludes that research has shown that genetic factors in schizophrenia are

Mr.Hart spends long hours sitting in a chair with his arms behind his back and his left leg tucked under.No matter what is going on around him,he remains in this position.This is an example of which symptom of schizophrenia?

Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between EE (expressed emotion)and unusual thoughts in a person with schizophrenia?

The lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia is slightly less than __________ percent.

Connie is receiving psychological therapy for schizophrenia.A major focus has been practicing more effective methods for dealing with others,as well as basic life skills such as ordering in restaurants,filling out applications for employment,and reading train schedules.She is likely receiving

Data on expressed emotion (EE)indicates that those with schizophrenia are more likely to relapse (that is,return to the hospital)if their families

Family therapy with families of individuals with schizophrenia commonly emphasizes

James is struggling with schizophrenia.He also finds it difficult to experience pleasure from activities that he enjoyed before his symptoms began.This is an example of

Which of the following suggests that dopamine receptors are mainly related to positive (not negative)symptoms of schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by disturbances in

Studies of children whose mothers had schizophrenia but were raised by adopted parents indicate

Recent research has found that those with schizophrenia have structural and functional abnormalities in the

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in Psychopathology

Mood Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Related and Trauma-Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Legal and Ethical Issues

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