Exam 51: Schizophrenia

North Americans born during the winter and spring months are at a slightly increased risk for

A breakdown in selective attention is most likely to be experienced by those who suffer from which of the following disorders?

People are more likely to recover from ________ schizophrenia than from ________ schizophrenia.

Low birth weight and maternal diabetes are known risk factors for

False beliefs of persecution that may accompany schizophrenia are called

People with schizophrenia have difficulty focusing attention.This is most likely related to a smaller-than-normal

Vigorous activity in the thalamus of schizophrenia patients has been found to be associated with

Flat affect and catatonia are symptoms most closely associated with

Therapeutic drugs that block dopamine receptors are most likely to reduce

Mr.James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his life savings.Mr.James is most clearly suffering from

Many researchers believe that several of the symptoms of schizophrenia result from an overabundance of receptors for the neurotransmitter

________ are a group of disorders marked by irrationality,distorted perceptions,and a lost contact with reality.

Kyle has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.He hears voices and believes the government is plotting to steal his internal organs and sell them to foreign governments.Kyle is demonstrating the ________ symptoms of schizophrenia.

A short attention span is an early warning sign of

People born in ________ during the month of ________ are at increased risk for schizophrenia.

Dre has paranoid delusions in which he believes all people with glasses are spying on him and hears voices telling him that he should hurt himself in order keep the spies away.Dre,who was diagnosed with schizophrenia,is demonstrating

Psychologists are LEAST likely to suggest that ________ contribute(s)to the development of schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia is said to be acute when

Michael complains that threatening voices are constantly telling him that he is so evil he should drown himself.Michael is experiencing

Danes born in densely populated areas have been found to be at increased risk for