Question 1

Sam is being treated with medication for schizophrenia.He involuntarily smacks his lips and seems unable to control his motor movements.Sam most probably is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) extrapyramidal side effects. 
B) tardive dyskinesia. 
C) dystonia. 
D) neuroleptic malignant syndrome 
A) extrapyramidal side effects. 
B) tardive dyskinesia. 
C) dystonia. 
D) neuroleptic malignant syndrome B

Question 2

Compare the following cognitive-behavioral therapies for schizophrenia: family therapy and cognitive enhancement therapy.

Accepted Answer

Family therapy and cognitive enhancement therapy are both cognitive-behavioral therapies that have been used to treat schizophrenia, but they have different focuses and approaches.

Family therapy for schizophrenia involves working with the patient and their family members to improve communication, problem-solving, and coping skills. The goal is to reduce family stress and improve the overall functioning of the family unit, which can in turn help to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia and prevent relapse. Family therapy also aims to educate family members about schizophrenia and its treatment, and to help them provide support to the patient.

Cognitive enhancement therapy, on the other hand, focuses on improving cognitive functioning in individuals with schizophrenia. This therapy involves a combination of cognitive training, social cognition training, and computer-based exercises to target specific cognitive deficits such as attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. The goal is to help patients improve their cognitive abilities, which can in turn improve their overall functioning and quality of life.

In summary, while family therapy for schizophrenia focuses on improving family dynamics and support for the patient, cognitive enhancement therapy focuses on directly targeting and improving cognitive deficits in the individual. Both therapies can be beneficial for individuals with schizophrenia, and the choice between the two may depend on the specific needs and goals of the patient and their family.

Question 3

If a pregnant woman contracts influenza while pregnant,the risk of schizophrenia to the unborn child is greatest if she gets sick

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A) during the first trimester. 
B) during the first month. 
C) during the second trimester. 
D) at any time during pregnancy. 
A) during the first trimester. 
B) during the first month. 
C) during the second trimester. 
D) at any time during pregnancy. A

Question 4

Carlos has schizophrenia and is living with his parents.One of his symptoms is a difficulty initiating any activity,and once started,he is unable to finish.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) akathisia. 
B) anhedonia. 
C) avolition. 
D) alogia. 
A) akathisia. 
B) anhedonia. 
C) avolition. 
D) alogia.

Question 5

Research investigating the role of the family in schizophrenia best supports the

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenogenic mother theory. 
B) triangulation theory. 
C) expressed emotion theory. 
D) dopamine theory. 
A) schizophrenogenic mother theory. 
B) triangulation theory. 
C) expressed emotion theory. 
D) dopamine theory.

Question 6

Data on expressed emotion (EE)indicates that those with schizophrenia are more likely to relapse (that is,return to the hospital)if their families

Accepted Answer

A) are cool,calm,unemotional and aloof. 
B) are uninvolved. 
C) are critical and over-involved with them. 
D) provide excessive emotional support and encouragement. 
A) are cool,calm,unemotional and aloof. 
B) are uninvolved. 
C) are critical and over-involved with them. 
D) provide excessive emotional support and encouragement.

Question 7

Discuss the findings from recent neuroimaging studies conducted with people with schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Recent neuroimaging studies conducted wi

Question 8

When Marcia heard that her favorite cat had been hit by a car and killed,she giggled quietly.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) flat affect. 
B) inappropriate affect. 
C) anhedonia. 
D) incoherence. 
A) flat affect. 
B) inappropriate affect. 
C) anhedonia. 
D) incoherence.

Question 9

The social-selection theory proposes that

Accepted Answer

A) poverty causes schizophrenia. 
B) schizophrenia causes poverty. 
C) social discrimination causes both schizophrenia and poverty. 
D) poverty and schizophrenia are not related. 
A) poverty causes schizophrenia. 
B) schizophrenia causes poverty. 
C) social discrimination causes both schizophrenia and poverty. 
D) poverty and schizophrenia are not related.

Question 10

In some studies,cognitive training therapies for people with schizophrenia

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A) appear to be as effective as psychoanalysis. 
B) appear to be effective for improving cognitive abilities in African Americans. 
C) appear to be helpful in reducing EE. 
D) appear to be effective for improving cognitive abilities,as well as improving symptoms,but their findings are limited to white males. 
A) appear to be as effective as psychoanalysis. 
B) appear to be effective for improving cognitive abilities in African Americans. 
C) appear to be helpful in reducing EE. 
D) appear to be effective for improving cognitive abilities,as well as improving symptoms,but their findings are limited to white males.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the current view on communication deviance?

Accepted Answer

A) When severe,communication deviance within a family alone is sufficient to produce schizophrenia in a normal child. 
B) Communication deviance within a family plays little role in the development of schizophrenia. 
C) Deviant communication within a family has been found to predict pathology,but this relationship is not specific to schizophrenia. 
D) Communication deviance is a significant risk factor for schizophrenia and lowers the threshold of the stressor necessary to product a first psychotic break. 
A) When severe,communication deviance within a family alone is sufficient to produce schizophrenia in a normal child. 
B) Communication deviance within a family plays little role in the development of schizophrenia. 
C) Deviant communication within a family has been found to predict pathology,but this relationship is not specific to schizophrenia. 
D) Communication deviance is a significant risk factor for schizophrenia and lowers the threshold of the stressor necessary to product a first psychotic break.

Question 12

Families with a member with schizophrenia are now encouraged to

Accepted Answer

A) begin preventive efforts,since other family members are likely to develop schizophrenia themselves without early intervention. 
B) place their mentally ill family member in long-term,out-of-home care. 
C) join support groups and organizations for the mentally ill,to help reduce stigma and isolation. 
D) All of the above are encouraged. 
A) begin preventive efforts,since other family members are likely to develop schizophrenia themselves without early intervention. 
B) place their mentally ill family member in long-term,out-of-home care. 
C) join support groups and organizations for the mentally ill,to help reduce stigma and isolation. 
D) All of the above are encouraged.

Question 13

"My thoughts get all jumbled up.I start thinking or talking about one thing but then by the time I get to the end of the sentence,I find myself talking about something else instead." This is an example of which of the following symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) delusions 
B) loose associations 
C) alogia 
D) avolition 
A) delusions 
B) loose associations 
C) alogia 
D) avolition

Question 14

Family studies of the genetic basis for schizophrenia look at

Accepted Answer

A) the rate of schizophrenia in relatives of patients with schizophrenia. 
B) concordance for schizophrenia in cultures where incest is relatively common. 
C) the likelihood that a patient with schizophrenia will have children. 
D) the effects of being raised by a patient with schizophrenia. 
A) the rate of schizophrenia in relatives of patients with schizophrenia. 
B) concordance for schizophrenia in cultures where incest is relatively common. 
C) the likelihood that a patient with schizophrenia will have children. 
D) the effects of being raised by a patient with schizophrenia.

Question 15

The text points out that the appropriateness of a given treatment for schizophrenia depends on

Accepted Answer

A) how many medications the patient can tolerate. 
B) the ratio of positive to negative symptoms the patient experiences. 
C) the stage of illness that the patient is in. 
D) how biologically-based the patient's disorder is. 
A) how many medications the patient can tolerate. 
B) the ratio of positive to negative symptoms the patient experiences. 
C) the stage of illness that the patient is in. 
D) how biologically-based the patient's disorder is.

Question 16

Mark's parents bring him to see a psychologist because they believe Mark is experiencing delusions.What piece of information would most indicate that Mark had schizophrenia and not some other diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) His delusions only come when his parents are around. 
B) His delusions are highly implausible. 
C) His delusions have persisted for more than 5 years. 
D) His delusions involve other people. 
A) His delusions only come when his parents are around. 
B) His delusions are highly implausible. 
C) His delusions have persisted for more than 5 years. 
D) His delusions involve other people.

Question 17

Data from high-risk studies suggests that patients with predominantly positive symptoms had childhoods characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) pregnancy and birth complications. 
B) schizophrenogenic mothers. 
C) family instability. 
D) antisocial behavior. 
A) pregnancy and birth complications. 
B) schizophrenogenic mothers. 
C) family instability. 
D) antisocial behavior.

Question 18

Anhedonia as a symptom of schizophrenia refers to lack of

Accepted Answer

A) emotional expression. 
B) interest or pleasure. 
C) coherent speech. 
D) speech. 
A) emotional expression. 
B) interest or pleasure. 
C) coherent speech. 
D) speech.

Question 19

Studies of socioeconomic class (SES)and schizophrenia find that the rate of schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

A) is about equal in all SESs. 
B) has increased in lower SESs in the last decade. 
C) is sharply higher in the lowest SES. 
D) goes up as SES goes down. 
A) is about equal in all SESs. 
B) has increased in lower SESs in the last decade. 
C) is sharply higher in the lowest SES. 
D) goes up as SES goes down.

Question 20

Connie is receiving psychological therapy for schizophrenia.A major focus has been practicing more effective methods for dealing with others,as well as basic life skills such as ordering in restaurants,filling out applications for employment,and reading train schedules.She is likely receiving

Accepted Answer

A) ego-analysis. 
B) psychoeducation. 
C) social skills training. 
D) token economy. 
A) ego-analysis. 
B) psychoeducation. 
C) social skills training. 
D) token economy.

Sam is being treated with medication for schizophrenia.He involuntarily smacks his lips and seems unable to control his motor movements.Sam most probably is suffering from

Compare the following cognitive-behavioral therapies for schizophrenia: family therapy and cognitive enhancement therapy.

If a pregnant woman contracts influenza while pregnant,the risk of schizophrenia to the unborn child is greatest if she gets sick

Carlos has schizophrenia and is living with his parents.One of his symptoms is a difficulty initiating any activity,and once started,he is unable to finish.This is an example of

Research investigating the role of the family in schizophrenia best supports the

Data on expressed emotion (EE)indicates that those with schizophrenia are more likely to relapse (that is,return to the hospital)if their families

Discuss the findings from recent neuroimaging studies conducted with people with schizophrenia.

When Marcia heard that her favorite cat had been hit by a car and killed,she giggled quietly.This is an example of

The social-selection theory proposes that

In some studies,cognitive training therapies for people with schizophrenia

Which of the following best describes the current view on communication deviance?

Families with a member with schizophrenia are now encouraged to

"My thoughts get all jumbled up.I start thinking or talking about one thing but then by the time I get to the end of the sentence,I find myself talking about something else instead." This is an example of which of the following symptoms of schizophrenia?

Family studies of the genetic basis for schizophrenia look at

The text points out that the appropriateness of a given treatment for schizophrenia depends on

Mark's parents bring him to see a psychologist because they believe Mark is experiencing delusions.What piece of information would most indicate that Mark had schizophrenia and not some other diagnosis?

Data from high-risk studies suggests that patients with predominantly positive symptoms had childhoods characterized by

Anhedonia as a symptom of schizophrenia refers to lack of

Studies of socioeconomic class (SES)and schizophrenia find that the rate of schizophrenia

Connie is receiving psychological therapy for schizophrenia.A major focus has been practicing more effective methods for dealing with others,as well as basic life skills such as ordering in restaurants,filling out applications for employment,and reading train schedules.She is likely receiving

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Exam 11: Schizophrenia

Sam is being treated with medication for schizophrenia.He involuntarily smacks his lips and seems unable to control his motor movements.Sam most probably is suffering from

Compare the following cognitive-behavioral therapies for schizophrenia: family therapy and cognitive enhancement therapy.

If a pregnant woman contracts influenza while pregnant,the risk of schizophrenia to the unborn child is greatest if she gets sick

Carlos has schizophrenia and is living with his parents.One of his symptoms is a difficulty initiating any activity,and once started,he is unable to finish.This is an example of

Research investigating the role of the family in schizophrenia best supports the

Data on expressed emotion (EE)indicates that those with schizophrenia are more likely to relapse (that is,return to the hospital)if their families

Discuss the findings from recent neuroimaging studies conducted with people with schizophrenia.

When Marcia heard that her favorite cat had been hit by a car and killed,she giggled quietly.This is an example of

The social-selection theory proposes that

In some studies,cognitive training therapies for people with schizophrenia

Which of the following best describes the current view on communication deviance?

Families with a member with schizophrenia are now encouraged to

"My thoughts get all jumbled up.I start thinking or talking about one thing but then by the time I get to the end of the sentence,I find myself talking about something else instead." This is an example of which of the following symptoms of schizophrenia?

Family studies of the genetic basis for schizophrenia look at

The text points out that the appropriateness of a given treatment for schizophrenia depends on

Mark's parents bring him to see a psychologist because they believe Mark is experiencing delusions.What piece of information would most indicate that Mark had schizophrenia and not some other diagnosis?

Data from high-risk studies suggests that patients with predominantly positive symptoms had childhoods characterized by

Anhedonia as a symptom of schizophrenia refers to lack of

Studies of socioeconomic class (SES)and schizophrenia find that the rate of schizophrenia

Connie is receiving psychological therapy for schizophrenia.A major focus has been practicing more effective methods for dealing with others,as well as basic life skills such as ordering in restaurants,filling out applications for employment,and reading train schedules.She is likely receiving

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters