Question 1

Scientists can observe how the newer antipsychotic medications work in the living brain of a patient with schizophrenia by using brain imaging techniques such as

Accepted Answer

A) the CT scan. 
B) MRI. 
C) an X-ray. 
D) SPECT.

Question 2

Attenuated psychosis syndrome is described as

Accepted Answer

A) starting to develop hallucinations or delusions and seeking help from mental health professionals. 
B) paying great attention to developing hallucinations or delusions. 
C) ignoring developing hallucinations or delusions. 
D) None of these are correct

Question 3

The number of homeless people with mental disorders is estimated to be between

Accepted Answer

A) 0 and 100,000. 
B) 100,000 and 200,000. 
C) 200,000 and 300,000. 
D) 300,000 and 400,000.

Question 4

In the 1970s, researchers set up a treatment system called a token economy in a mental health center. This type of "milieu" treatment for patients with schizophrenia focused on

Accepted Answer

A) language and speech. 
B) socialization and self-care skills. 
C) educational studies. 
D) spiritual and religious development.

Question 5

In the late 1800s, the German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin made all of the following contributions to our knowledge of schizophrenia EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) distinguished dementia praecox (schizophrenia) from manic-depressive illness. 
B) noted that hallucinations, delusions, and negativism were symptoms of dementia praecox (schizophrenia). 
C) combined several symptoms of insanity (catatonia, paranoia, hebephrenia) that had usually been viewed as reflecting separate and distinct disorders. 
D) conceptualized a treatment for patients with schizophrenia that is still being used today.

Question 6

Explain why the common misconception that schizophrenia means split personality is not correct.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between ________ symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behavior) and ________ symptoms (deficits in normal behavior).

Accepted Answer

A) positive; negative 
B) negative; positive 
C) manic; depressive 
D) dysmorphic; dysfunctional

Question 8

Schizophrenia is associated with "negative symptoms" that include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) an inability to initiate and persist in activities. 
B) flat affect. 
C) poverty of speech (alogia). 
D) hallucinations and delusions.

Question 9

Of the following groups of people, which is most likely to commit violent crimes?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals with schizophrenia 
B) Individuals with traits such as anger and antisocial personality 
C) Healthy individuals 
D) They are all equally likely to be violent

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Some people respond well to the newer antipsychotic drugs. 
B) The newer antipsychotic drugs show promise for helping patients who were previously unresponsive to medications. 
C) Recent research found that second-generation antipsychotic meds were no more effective than the older drugs. 
D) All of these are correct

Question 11

Which of the following defines the jealous type of delusional disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Believing that one is loved by an important person or celebrity 
B) Falsely believing that one's sexual partner is unfaithful 
C) Believing in one's inflated worth, identity, or special relationship 
D) Believing one is being malevolently treated in some way

Question 12

Recently, treatment for people with schizophrenia has expanded to include self-help and self-advocacy groups. These psychosocial clubs

Accepted Answer

A) provide a person-centered approach. 
B) focus on getting positive experiences through employment opportunities. 
C) provide friendship and empowerment. 
D) all of these are correct

Question 13

The most common type of hallucination experienced by psychotic individuals is

Accepted Answer

A) visual. 
B) auditory. 
C) tactile. 
D) olfactory.

Question 14

Mr. S is experiencing anhedonia, alogia, and episodes of catatonic immobility. What type of symptoms of schizophrenia is he struggling with?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive 
B) Negative 
C) disorganized 
D) combined

Question 15

Between ___% and ____% of people with schizophrenia experience positive symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) 55; 65 
B) 65; 75 
C) 50; 70 
D) 80; 100.

Question 16

Results of research showing that auditory hallucinations are localized in the expressive speech area of the brain suggest that

Accepted Answer

A) these hallucinations are produced by the auditory nerve in the ear as well as the speech area of the brain. 
B) people who are hallucinating think the voices of other people are actually their own. 
C) a person who is hallucinating is actually listening to his or her own thoughts. 
D) these hallucinations are related to the disorganized speech that occurs in schizophrenia.

Question 17

Which of the following is an environmental influence that seems to contribute to the development of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure to environmental infection 
B) Pregnancy complications 
C) Birth delivery complications 
D) All of these are correct

Question 18

The deficit view of delusions theory posits that delusions

Accepted Answer

A) are caused by a deficit of emotion. 
B) are caused by a deficit of social support. 
C) result from brain dysfunction. 
D) result from personality deficits.

Question 19

Compare schizophrenia and the "other psychotic disorders" (schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, folie à deux, brief psychotic disorder) in terms of symptoms, duration, and outcome.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Tardive dyskinesia, a severe side effect of antipsychotic medications, includes all of the following involuntary movements EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) chewing. 
B) puffing of the cheeks. 
C) tongue protrusion. 
D) grinding of the teeth.

Exam 12: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Scientists can observe how the newer antipsychotic medications work in the living brain of a patient with schizophrenia by using brain imaging techniques such as

Attenuated psychosis syndrome is described as

The number of homeless people with mental disorders is estimated to be between

In the 1970s, researchers set up a treatment system called a token economy in a mental health center. This type of "milieu" treatment for patients with schizophrenia focused on

In the late 1800s, the German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin made all of the following contributions to our knowledge of schizophrenia EXCEPT

Explain why the common misconception that schizophrenia means split personality is not correct.

In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behavior) and symptoms (deficits in normal behavior) .

Schizophrenia is associated with "negative symptoms" that include all of the following EXCEPT

Of the following groups of people, which is most likely to commit violent crimes?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following defines the jealous type of delusional disorder?

Recently, treatment for people with schizophrenia has expanded to include self-help and self-advocacy groups. These psychosocial clubs

The most common type of hallucination experienced by psychotic individuals is

Mr. S is experiencing anhedonia, alogia, and episodes of catatonic immobility. What type of symptoms of schizophrenia is he struggling with?

Between _% and __% of people with schizophrenia experience positive symptoms.

Results of research showing that auditory hallucinations are localized in the expressive speech area of the brain suggest that

Which of the following is an environmental influence that seems to contribute to the development of schizophrenia?

The deficit view of delusions theory posits that delusions

Compare schizophrenia and the "other psychotic disorders" (schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, folie à deux, brief psychotic disorder) in terms of symptoms, duration, and outcome.

Tardive dyskinesia, a severe side effect of antipsychotic medications, includes all of the following involuntary movements EXCEPT

Exam 12: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Scientists can observe how the newer antipsychotic medications work in the living brain of a patient with schizophrenia by using brain imaging techniques such as

Attenuated psychosis syndrome is described as

The number of homeless people with mental disorders is estimated to be between

In the 1970s, researchers set up a treatment system called a token economy in a mental health center. This type of "milieu" treatment for patients with schizophrenia focused on

In the late 1800s, the German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin made all of the following contributions to our knowledge of schizophrenia EXCEPT

Explain why the common misconception that schizophrenia means split personality is not correct.

In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between ________ symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behavior) and ________ symptoms (deficits in normal behavior) .

Schizophrenia is associated with "negative symptoms" that include all of the following EXCEPT

Of the following groups of people, which is most likely to commit violent crimes?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following defines the jealous type of delusional disorder?

Recently, treatment for people with schizophrenia has expanded to include self-help and self-advocacy groups. These psychosocial clubs

The most common type of hallucination experienced by psychotic individuals is

Mr. S is experiencing anhedonia, alogia, and episodes of catatonic immobility. What type of symptoms of schizophrenia is he struggling with?

Between ___% and ____% of people with schizophrenia experience positive symptoms.

Results of research showing that auditory hallucinations are localized in the expressive speech area of the brain suggest that

Which of the following is an environmental influence that seems to contribute to the development of schizophrenia?

The deficit view of delusions theory posits that delusions

Compare schizophrenia and the "other psychotic disorders" (schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, folie à deux, brief psychotic disorder) in terms of symptoms, duration, and outcome.

Tardive dyskinesia, a severe side effect of antipsychotic medications, includes all of the following involuntary movements EXCEPT

In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behavior) and symptoms (deficits in normal behavior) .

Between _% and __% of people with schizophrenia experience positive symptoms.