Exam 18: Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Perceptions are experienced without external stimulation of the sense organs

The dopamine hypothesis suggests that a depletion of dopaminergic transmission contributes to the onset of schizophrenia.

Mania is the most common mood disorder.

Hallucinations, delusions, thought disorder, and bizarre behavior occur with alterations in the:

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Repetitive, intrusive thoughts

Persistent symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include:

Which neurotransmitter is inhibited in panic disorders?

What is a notable complication in panic disorder?

Which neurotransmitter is reduced in people with schizophrenia?

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Characterized by elevated levels of euphoria

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Inability to have emotional experiences

Exposure to a terrifying event may result in an onset of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Which electrolyte imbalance contributes to lithium toxicity?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is diagnosed when a person spends _____ months worrying excessively.

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Persistent beliefs are contrary to educational and cultural background

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Fluent speech that is difficult to comprehend

Schizophrenia is believed to develop as a result of neurodevelopmental defects occurring during fetal life.

People with schizophrenia commonly experience incoherent speech, delusions, and hallucinations during a psychotic episode.

Loci on chromosomes 18 and 22 have been linked to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

A decrease in receptor binding for which neurotransmitter is found in depressed individuals?