Question 1

Rashad blames martians for the rainy weather. Rashad's doctor is exploring what kinds of brain dysfunctions Rashad has through a PET scan study. Rashad's doctor is using which kind of theory:

Accepted Answer

A)   irrational beliefs.
B)   motivational.
C)   deficit.
D)   cognitive.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Recently, treatment for schizophrenic people 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 the above.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

In which of the following disorders are hallucinations and delusions NOT part of the symptom pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)   Schizotypal personality disorder
B)   Schizoaffective disorder
C)   Schizophreniform disorder
D)   Brief psychotic disorderE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

In the latter half of the 20th century, the routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was significantly reduced because of

Accepted Answer

A)   the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications.
B)   court rulings limiting involuntary hospitalization.
C)   both of these.
D)   neither of these.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Research using brain-imaging techniques has localized auditory hallucinations in the part of the brain called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Wernicke's area
B)   Broca's area
C)   the occipital lobe
D)   the limbic systemE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the genetic basis of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Researchers have discovered the gene responsible for causing schizophrenia.
B)   Genes are responsible for making some individuals vulnerable to schizophrenia.
C)   Both of these statements are true.
D)   Neither of these statements is true.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Of the various genetic linkage and association studies, the one that seems to be a possible "marker" for schizophrenia involves .

Accepted Answer

A)   eye-tracking
B)   dopamine sites
C)   unusual facial features
D)   blood typeE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Silly and immature behavior
B)   Early madness
C)   Alternating immobility and agitated excitement
D)   Delusions of grandeur or persecutionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Marshall has suffered from several symptoms that indicate a schizophrenia-related condition, but his symptoms have only been present for 4 months. Which of the following would be the appropriate diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brief psychotic disorder
B)   Delusional disorder
C)   Schizoaffective disorder
D)   Schizophreniform disorderE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

In Observations on Madness and Melancholy, John Haslam characterized (what is now known as)  schizophrenia as:

Accepted Answer

A)   dementia praecox.
B)   hallucinations, delusions, and negativism.
C)   insanity.
D)   catatonia.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Rashad blames martians for the rainy weather. Rashad's doctor is exploring what kinds of brain dysfunctions Rashad has through a PET scan study. Rashad's doctor is using which kind of theory:

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Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

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In the latter half of the 20th century, the routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was significantly reduced because of

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In which of the following disorders are hallucinations and delusions NOT part of the symptom pattern?

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Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the genetic basis of schizophrenia?

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In Observations on Madness and Melancholy, John Haslam characterized (what is now known as) schizophrenia as:

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

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Research using brain-imaging techniques has localized auditory hallucinations in the part of the brain called _____________.

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Marshall has suffered from several symptoms that indicate a schizophrenia-related condition, but his symptoms have only been present for 4 months. Which of the following would be the appropriate diagnosis?

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Of the various genetic linkage and association studies, the one that seems to be a possible "marker" for schizophrenia involves .

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Exam 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Rashad blames martians for the rainy weather. Rashad's doctor is exploring what kinds of brain dysfunctions Rashad has through a PET scan study. Rashad's doctor is using which kind of theory:

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Which of the following is the definition for hebephrenia?

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In the latter half of the 20th century, the routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was significantly reduced because of

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In which of the following disorders are hallucinations and delusions NOT part of the symptom pattern?

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Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the genetic basis of schizophrenia?

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In Observations on Madness and Melancholy, John Haslam characterized (what is now known as) schizophrenia as:

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

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Research using brain-imaging techniques has localized auditory hallucinations in the part of the brain called _____________.

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Marshall has suffered from several symptoms that indicate a schizophrenia-related condition, but his symptoms have only been present for 4 months. Which of the following would be the appropriate diagnosis?

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Of the various genetic linkage and association studies, the one that seems to be a possible "marker" for schizophrenia involves .

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