Question 1

Which of the following is accurate in regard to the long-term outlook for patients with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 50 percent of people diagnosed with the disorder eventually recover.
B)  Recovery is possible only if the person stays on medication.
C)  Recovery is possible only if the patient receives psychotherapy.
D)  Complete recovery from schizophrenia is rare.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Recent research into the causes of schizophrenia,including studies of patients with schizophrenia who had been exposed prenatally to influenza epidemics,suggests that there might be a ________ cause of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  viral
B)  bacterial
C)  both a and b
D)  neither a nor bE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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 deficitsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following symptoms,though common in schizophrenia,is NOT required for a formal diagnosis of the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diminished emotional expression
B)  Disorganized speech
C)  Hallucinations.
D)  Delusions.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

In the textbook case of Arthur,he said that he had a "secret plan to save all the starving children in the world." After Arthur showed other bizarre behavior and said he was going to climb the fence of a government building,his parents tried to have him admitted to a psychiatric hospital.They were not able to do that because

Accepted Answer

A)  he was not considered a danger to himself or others.
B)  he was given medication, instead, to calm him down.
C)  the hospital staff didn't believe his parents.
D)  his behavior was due to a substance abuse problem.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

More than ______% of characters in prime-time television dramas with schizophrenia are portrayed as violent,with more than _____% as murderers.

Accepted Answer

A)  30; 10
B)  40; 18
C)  60; 20
D)  70; 20E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

According to research,a person with schizophrenia who exhibits flat affect

Accepted Answer

A)  is incapable of experiencing emotion.
B)  can display emotion at certain times.
C)  is capable of experiencing emotion.
D)  none of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical minor side effects of antipsychotic medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grogginess
B)  Blurred vision
C)  Headaches
D)  Dryness of the mouthE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Ms.C is hearing voices from Satan,who gives her instructions for committing sins,and she is convinced that others know about her special relationship with him.What type of symptoms of schizophrenia is she struggling with?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive
B)  negative
C)  disorganized
D)  combinedE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals with schizophrenia
B)  Individuals with substance abuse problems
C)  Healthy individuals
D)  They are all equally likely to be violentE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

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 the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In terms of a particular emotional communication style known as expressed emotion,researchers have shown that patients with schizophrenia were more likely to relapse if

Accepted Answer

A)  they had long periods of contact with their families.
B)  they had families who were disapproving and intrusive.
C)  both a and b
D)  neither a nor bE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Mr.P is laughing uncontrollably after hearing the news of his sister's death,and his laughter is punctuated by rapid and off-topic speech.What type of symptoms of schizophrenia is he struggling with?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive
B)  negative
C)  disorganized
D)  combinedE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Describe some of the "positive" and "negative" symptoms of schizophrenia.Explain what is meant by these terms and how they relate to prognosis and outcome.

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Which of the following is accurate in regard to the long-term outlook for patients with schizophrenia?

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Recent research into the causes of schizophrenia,including studies of patients with schizophrenia who had been exposed prenatally to influenza epidemics,suggests that there might be a ________ cause of schizophrenia.

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In terms of a particular emotional communication style known as expressed emotion,researchers have shown that patients with schizophrenia were more likely to relapse if

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