Deck 10: Schizophrenia and the Psychosis Spectrum

Question 1

The term psychosis refers to disorders that involve ...

A) Multiple personalities.
B) Impairments in reality testing.
C) A lack of empathy for other individuals.
D) Violent behavior.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom?

A) Hallucinations
B) Disorganized speech
C) Delusions
D) Avolition

Answer 2

D

Question 3

With medical treatment, most individuals with schizophrenia do not experience relapses of psychotic symptoms.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

"Diathesis" in the diathesis-stress model refers to:

A) The schizophrenogenic mother.
B) Inherited factors that determine brain structure and function.
C) Risk factors like early drug use.
D) Events preceding the development of a diagnosable psychotic illness.

Question 5

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with psychotic symptoms and their treatment?

A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Glutamate
D) Acetylcholine

Question 6

In which of the following ways do individuals with schizotypal personality disorder differ from individuals with schizophrenia?

A) Their unusual ideas and perceptions are not severe or persistent enough to qualify as hallucinations or delusions.
B) They have always manifested the symptoms of their disorder.
C) They tend to be more globally impaired than individuals with schizophrenia.
D) While they have unusual ideas and sensory experiences, they have no problems with social and occupational functioning.

Question 7

Schizophrenia is a purely genetic disorder.

Question 8

Which class of drug would you expect to most exacerbate psychotic symptoms if administered to an individual with schizophrenia?

A) An anxiolytic
B) An antidepressant
C) A mood stabilizer
D) A stimulant

Question 9

Which of the following treatments has been shown to be effective in addressing the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

A) SSRIs
B) Insulin shock therapy
C) Electroconvulsive therapy
D) Dopamine receptor antagonists

Question 10

Which of the following is not associated with an increased risk for developing psychosis?

A) Birth during winter months.
B) Having a relative with schizophrenia.
C) Excessive exposure to violent television programs or videogames.
D) Obstetric complications.

Question 11

Schizophrenia is usually first diagnosed during which age period?

A) Between 25 and 35 years old
B) Between 20 and 25 years old
C) Between 15 and 30 years old
D) Between 20 and 29 years old

Question 12

Lifetime prevalence rates have rates of schizophrenia are between:

A) 0.5% and 1%
B) 5% and 7%
C) 2% and 4%
D) 1% and 2%