Question 1

Which of the following statements is false concerning the neurotransmitter dopamine and schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Several lines of evidence have supported the original dopamine theory that symptoms of schizophrenia are caused by excess levels of dopamine in the frontal lobe and limbic system 
B)  Neuroleptics increase the functional level of dopamine and help to reduce psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia 
C)  The new dopamine theory suggests that the traditional theory is too simple and that other neurotransmitters are also involved in the disorder 
D)  Critics of the original dopamine theory argue that the theory does not adequately explain the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia 
A)  Several lines of evidence have supported the original dopamine theory that symptoms of schizophrenia are caused by excess levels of dopamine in the frontal lobe and limbic system 
B)  Neuroleptics increase the functional level of dopamine and help to reduce psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia 
C)  The new dopamine theory suggests that the traditional theory is too simple and that other neurotransmitters are also involved in the disorder 
D)  Critics of the original dopamine theory argue that the theory does not adequately explain the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia

Question 2

Julia had symptoms of delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech that lasted only 3 days. What disorder will Julia most likely be diagnosed with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizoaffective disorder 
B)  Schizophreniform disorder 
C)  Delusional disorder 
D)  Brief psychotic disorder 
A)  Schizoaffective disorder 
B)  Schizophreniform disorder 
C)  Delusional disorder 
D)  Brief psychotic disorder

Question 3

Positive symptoms include delusions and hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jeff believes that aliens from a parallel universe are controlling his thoughts. What type of delusion is Jeff exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persecutory delusion 
B)  Delusion of thought insertion 
C)  Delusion of grandeur 
D)  Delusion of reference 
A)  Persecutory delusion 
B)  Delusion of thought insertion 
C)  Delusion of grandeur 
D)  Delusion of reference

Question 5

Drug therapy has very little effect on the symptoms of schizophrenia so psychiatrists typically prescribe medication as a last resort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

___________________ is an agitation that causes people to pace and makes it very difficult to sit still.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ is an agitation that causes people...

Question 7

What is the primary difference between schizophrenia and the other psychotic disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manifestation of the symptoms 
B)  Duration of the symptoms 
C)  Interference with functioning 
D)  Discomfort of the symptoms 
A)  Manifestation of the symptoms 
B)  Duration of the symptoms 
C)  Interference with functioning 
D)  Discomfort of the symptoms

Question 8

Which subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized thought and behaviours and emotional disturbances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disorganized subtype 
B)  Undifferentiated subtype 
C)  Paranoid subtype 
D)  Residual subtype 
A)  Disorganized subtype 
B)  Undifferentiated subtype 
C)  Paranoid subtype 
D)  Residual subtype

Question 9

Which of the following is a behavioural intervention for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teach patients ways of disputing their delusional beliefs or hallucinatory experiences 
B)  Identify stressful circumstances associated with development or worsening of the symptoms and learn better ways of coping with stress 
C)  Provide basic training in what social stimuli to attend to and how to respond 
D)  Teach the client to avoid triggers of symptoms, such as stressful situations 
A)  Teach patients ways of disputing their delusional beliefs or hallucinatory experiences 
B)  Identify stressful circumstances associated with development or worsening of the symptoms and learn better ways of coping with stress 
C)  Provide basic training in what social stimuli to attend to and how to respond 
D)  Teach the client to avoid triggers of symptoms, such as stressful situations

Question 10

Who is credited with deriving the first comprehensive and accurate description of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  Emil Kraepelin 
C)  Anna Freud 
D)  Emile Durkheim 
A)  Sigmund Freud 
B)  Emil Kraepelin 
C)  Anna Freud 
D)  Emile Durkheim

Question 11

Dementia praecox is now known as schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_______________ are ideas that an individual believes to be true but are often simply impossible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ are ideas that an individual believes...

Which of the following statements is false concerning the neurotransmitter dopamine and schizophrenia?

Julia had symptoms of delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech that lasted only 3 days. What disorder will Julia most likely be diagnosed with?

Positive symptoms include delusions and hallucinations.

Jeff believes that aliens from a parallel universe are controlling his thoughts. What type of delusion is Jeff exhibiting?

Drug therapy has very little effect on the symptoms of schizophrenia so psychiatrists typically prescribe medication as a last resort.

___________________ is an agitation that causes people to pace and makes it very difficult to sit still.

What is the primary difference between schizophrenia and the other psychotic disorders?

Which subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized thought and behaviours and emotional disturbances?

Which of the following is a behavioural intervention for schizophrenia?

Who is credited with deriving the first comprehensive and accurate description of schizophrenia?

Dementia praecox is now known as schizophrenia.

_______________ are ideas that an individual believes to be true but are often simply impossible.

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Exam 11: Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Which of the following statements is false concerning the neurotransmitter dopamine and schizophrenia?

Julia had symptoms of delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech that lasted only 3 days. What disorder will Julia most likely be diagnosed with?

Positive symptoms include delusions and hallucinations.

Jeff believes that aliens from a parallel universe are controlling his thoughts. What type of delusion is Jeff exhibiting?

Drug therapy has very little effect on the symptoms of schizophrenia so psychiatrists typically prescribe medication as a last resort.

___________________ is an agitation that causes people to pace and makes it very difficult to sit still.

What is the primary difference between schizophrenia and the other psychotic disorders?

Which subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized thought and behaviours and emotional disturbances?

Which of the following is a behavioural intervention for schizophrenia?

Who is credited with deriving the first comprehensive and accurate description of schizophrenia?

Dementia praecox is now known as schizophrenia.

_______________ are ideas that an individual believes to be true but are often simply impossible.

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

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