Question 1

Which of the following is an ongoing issue in the care of patients with schizophrenia?

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A) preventing substance abuse 
B) reconnecting patients with their friends 
C) obtaining affordable long-term residential treatment 
D) protecting communities from free-standing mental health hospitals 
A) preventing substance abuse 
B) reconnecting patients with their friends 
C) obtaining affordable long-term residential treatment 
D) protecting communities from free-standing mental health hospitals

Question 2

Of schizophrenic symptoms,the ones with the higher genetic component are

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A) negative symptoms. 
B) delusions. 
C) positive symptoms. 
D) persecution delusions. 
A) negative symptoms. 
B) delusions. 
C) positive symptoms. 
D) persecution delusions.

Question 3

Discuss the rationale behind the dopamine theory of schizophrenia.What evidence is there to support this theory? What evidence is there to discount it?

Accepted Answer

The dopamine theory of schizophrenia sug

Question 4

The genetic data for schizophrenia is still not completely conclusive because

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A) the role of the environment has not been completely accounted for. 
B) the distinction between genotype and phenotype has not been elucidated. 
C) stressors during birth have not been investigated. 
D) most adoptive parents know the child had a schizophrenic relative. 
A) the role of the environment has not been completely accounted for. 
B) the distinction between genotype and phenotype has not been elucidated. 
C) stressors during birth have not been investigated. 
D) most adoptive parents know the child had a schizophrenic relative.

Question 5

A possible side effect of antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia is akathisia,

Accepted Answer

A) the inability to remain still. 
B) constant aching of muscles. 
C) severe confusion. 
D) severe vertigo. 
A) the inability to remain still. 
B) constant aching of muscles. 
C) severe confusion. 
D) severe vertigo.

Question 6

Which of the following is a limitation of both family studies and twin studies of schizophrenia?

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A) Both methods employ self-report measures only. 
B) Both methods use too broad a definition of schizophrenia. 
C) Neither method accounts for the role of shared-environment. 
D) Neither method distinguishes between subtypes of schizophrenia. 
A) Both methods employ self-report measures only. 
B) Both methods use too broad a definition of schizophrenia. 
C) Neither method accounts for the role of shared-environment. 
D) Neither method distinguishes between subtypes of schizophrenia.

Question 7

Indirect support for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia arose from

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A) cases of amphetamine psychosis. 
B) the finding of higher levels of homovanillic acid in the blood of schizophrenics. 
C) the development of catatonia when psychotic episodes end. 
D) blockage of dopamine reuptake by antipsychotic medications. 
A) cases of amphetamine psychosis. 
B) the finding of higher levels of homovanillic acid in the blood of schizophrenics. 
C) the development of catatonia when psychotic episodes end. 
D) blockage of dopamine reuptake by antipsychotic medications.

Question 8

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

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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 9

Symptoms of schizophrenia have been classified as

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A) positive,neutral,and negative. 
B) positive,negative,and disorganized. 
C) organized,positive,and negative. 
D) organized,disorganized,and negative. 
A) positive,neutral,and negative. 
B) positive,negative,and disorganized. 
C) organized,positive,and negative. 
D) organized,disorganized,and negative.

Question 10

The traditional drugs for treating schizophrenia

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A) enable schizophrenics to adjust to hospital life. 
B) commonly produce depressive side-effects. 
C) generally only reduce positive symptoms of schizophrenia. 
D) are effective with less than half of schizophrenics. 
A) enable schizophrenics to adjust to hospital life. 
B) commonly produce depressive side-effects. 
C) generally only reduce positive symptoms of schizophrenia. 
D) are effective with less than half of schizophrenics.

Question 11

Roger has a vacant stare.He answers questions in an apathetic,monotone voice,and shows no emotion,even when discussing events such as his mother's death.Roger's affect would be described as

Accepted Answer

A) depressed. 
B) inappropriate. 
C) blasé. 
D) flat. 
A) depressed. 
B) inappropriate. 
C) blasé. 
D) flat.

Question 12

Carla has schizophrenia.Which of her symptoms is most likely to be present outside of an acute episode of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) Hearing a voice telling her she is not good at her job. 
B) Thinking that her thoughts are being broadcast so others can read them. 
C) Not showering for days on end. 
D) None of the above are correct. 
A) Hearing a voice telling her she is not good at her job. 
B) Thinking that her thoughts are being broadcast so others can read them. 
C) Not showering for days on end. 
D) None of the above are correct.

Question 13

Which is required as part of the DSM-IV-TR definition of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) acute onset of symptoms 
B) symptoms for at least six months 
C) family history of schizophrenia 
D) dopamine imbalance 
A) acute onset of symptoms 
B) symptoms for at least six months 
C) family history of schizophrenia 
D) dopamine imbalance

Question 14

Two promising gene candidates in studies of schizophrenia mentioned in the text are

Accepted Answer

A) DTNB1 and NGR1 
B) DTNB1 and 5-HTT 
C) NGR1 and SCHZ 
D) SCHZ and 5-HTT 
A) DTNB1 and NGR1 
B) DTNB1 and 5-HTT 
C) NGR1 and SCHZ 
D) SCHZ and 5-HTT

Question 15

James suffers from schizophrenia and flails his limbs wildly with excitement.This is most appropriately labeled as

Accepted Answer

A) catatonia. 
B) mania. 
C) hallucinations. 
D) delusions. 
A) catatonia. 
B) mania. 
C) hallucinations. 
D) delusions.

Question 16

Before their first psychotic break,pre-schizophrenic children in one early study were found to:

Accepted Answer

A) have lower IQ's than their peers. 
B) be more disagreeable. 
C) have poor motor skills. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) have lower IQ's than their peers. 
B) be more disagreeable. 
C) have poor motor skills. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 17

What have genetic studies uncovered about the biology and heritability of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Genetic studies have uncovered a signifi

Question 18

In terms of treating schizophrenia,Freud believed

Accepted Answer

A) hypnosis could cure all of the neuroses associated with the disorder. 
B) talk therapy could work,but only after many years of frequent sessions. 
C) catharsis was the mechanism of change that allowed patients to release their inner demons. 
D) those with the disorder were incapable of establishing the close interpersonal relationship essential for psychoanalysis. 
A) hypnosis could cure all of the neuroses associated with the disorder. 
B) talk therapy could work,but only after many years of frequent sessions. 
C) catharsis was the mechanism of change that allowed patients to release their inner demons. 
D) those with the disorder were incapable of establishing the close interpersonal relationship essential for psychoanalysis.

Question 19

What is the term for research studies that follow the development of children born to mothers with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenogenic mother studies 
B) maternal matrix studies 
C) family studies 
D) high-risk studies 
A) schizophrenogenic mother studies 
B) maternal matrix studies 
C) family studies 
D) high-risk studies

Question 20

Research suggests the brain abnormalities found in those with schizophrenia may be due to

Accepted Answer

A) long-term use of antipsychotic drugs. 
B) pregnancy and birth complications. 
C) chronic confused cognitive patterns. 
D) childhood malnutrition. 
A) long-term use of antipsychotic drugs. 
B) pregnancy and birth complications. 
C) chronic confused cognitive patterns. 
D) childhood malnutrition.

Which of the following is an ongoing issue in the care of patients with schizophrenia?

Of schizophrenic symptoms,the ones with the higher genetic component are

Discuss the rationale behind the dopamine theory of schizophrenia.What evidence is there to support this theory? What evidence is there to discount it?

The genetic data for schizophrenia is still not completely conclusive because

A possible side effect of antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia is akathisia,

Which of the following is a limitation of both family studies and twin studies of schizophrenia?

Indirect support for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia arose from

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

Symptoms of schizophrenia have been classified as

The traditional drugs for treating schizophrenia

Roger has a vacant stare.He answers questions in an apathetic,monotone voice,and shows no emotion,even when discussing events such as his mother's death.Roger's affect would be described as

Carla has schizophrenia.Which of her symptoms is most likely to be present outside of an acute episode of schizophrenia?

Which is required as part of the DSM-IV-TR definition of schizophrenia?

Two promising gene candidates in studies of schizophrenia mentioned in the text are

James suffers from schizophrenia and flails his limbs wildly with excitement.This is most appropriately labeled as

Before their first psychotic break,pre-schizophrenic children in one early study were found to:

What have genetic studies uncovered about the biology and heritability of schizophrenia?

In terms of treating schizophrenia,Freud believed

What is the term for research studies that follow the development of children born to mothers with schizophrenia?

Research suggests the brain abnormalities found in those with schizophrenia may be due to

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Exam 11: Schizophrenia

Which of the following is an ongoing issue in the care of patients with schizophrenia?

Of schizophrenic symptoms,the ones with the higher genetic component are

Discuss the rationale behind the dopamine theory of schizophrenia.What evidence is there to support this theory? What evidence is there to discount it?

The genetic data for schizophrenia is still not completely conclusive because

A possible side effect of antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia is akathisia,

Which of the following is a limitation of both family studies and twin studies of schizophrenia?

Indirect support for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia arose from

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

Symptoms of schizophrenia have been classified as

The traditional drugs for treating schizophrenia

Roger has a vacant stare.He answers questions in an apathetic,monotone voice,and shows no emotion,even when discussing events such as his mother's death.Roger's affect would be described as

Carla has schizophrenia.Which of her symptoms is most likely to be present outside of an acute episode of schizophrenia?

Which is required as part of the DSM-IV-TR definition of schizophrenia?

Two promising gene candidates in studies of schizophrenia mentioned in the text are

James suffers from schizophrenia and flails his limbs wildly with excitement.This is most appropriately labeled as

Before their first psychotic break,pre-schizophrenic children in one early study were found to:

What have genetic studies uncovered about the biology and heritability of schizophrenia?

In terms of treating schizophrenia,Freud believed

What is the term for research studies that follow the development of children born to mothers with schizophrenia?

Research suggests the brain abnormalities found in those with schizophrenia may be due to

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

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