Question 1

In some studies,cognitive training therapies for people with schizophrenia appear to be

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A)  as effective as psychoanalysis.
B)  effective for improving cognitive abilities in African Americans.
C)  helpful in reducing EE.
D)  effective for improving cognitive abilities,as well as improving symptoms,in white males.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Roger has a vacant stare.He answers questions in an apathetic,monotone voice,and shows no emotion,even when discussing events such as his mother's death.Roger's affect would be described as

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A)  depressed.
B)  inappropriate.
C)  blasé.
D)  flat or blunted.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

A puzzling finding from research on medication for schizophrenia is that

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A)  a therapeutic effect is only produced when dopamine levels drop below normal.
B)  medications that influence other neurotransmitter systems have no effect.
C)  there is no association between degree of brain abnormality and medication effect.
D)  medications do not appear to affect schizophrenia attributed primarily to the environment.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Changes were made in the DSM-5 for which of the following:

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A)  schizoaffective disorder.
B)  delusional disorder.
C)  schizophreniform disorder.
D)  brief psychotic disorder.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Michael suffers from schizophrenia and was recently released from the hospital.Which of his behaviors are most likely to elicit critical comments from his family when he returns home?

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A)  Believing that NASA has planted a tracking device in his head.
B)  Sitting on the couch for most of the day and refusing to go for walks with his mother,an activity he greatly enjoyed before his hospitalization.
C)  Hearing a voice telling him to kill himself.
D)  Wearing a winter coat,galoshes,and a ski mask while inside the house.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Research suggests the brain abnormalities found in those with schizophrenia may be due to

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A)  long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.
B)  pregnancy and birth complications.
C)  chronic confused cognitive patterns.
D)  childhood malnutrition.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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?

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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.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

According to the family theory of schizophrenia,a schizophrenogenic mother would be described as

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A)  emotionally cold and domineering.
B)  overly warm and subtly seductive.
C)  also having schizophrenia.
D)  carrying a recessive gene for schizophrenia.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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

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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.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

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

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A)  akathisia.
B)  anhedonia.
C)  avolition.
D)  alogia.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  avolition.
B)  alogia.
C)  anhedonia.
D)  delusions.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following have been proposed as likely contributors to the reductions in hippocampal volume observed in people with schizophrenia?

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A)  stress reactivity and a disrupted amygdala
B)  anxiety and brain damage
C)  anxiety and limbic over-arousal
D)  stress reactivity and a disrupted HPA axisE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

One change in the diagnosis of Delusional Disorder is

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A)  the removal of the requirement that the delusions be "non-bizarre".
B)  the addition of the requirement that the delusions be "non-bizarre".
C)  the change in duration requirement for the delusions to one year.
D)  the specifier that the delusions cannot be erotomanic.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Congenital factors in schizophrenia are suggested by data showing increased risk of schizophrenia in children whose mothers __________ while pregnant.

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A)  were highly stressed
B)  were exposed to the flu
C)  drank excessively
D)  had a protein-deficient dietE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

James suffers from schizophrenia and flails his limbs wildly with excitement.This is most appropriately labeled as

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A)  catatonia.
B)  mania.
C)  hallucinations.
D)  delusions.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: Schizophrenia

Michael suffers from schizophrenia and was recently released from the hospital.Which of his behaviors are most likely to elicit critical comments from his family when he returns home?

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One change in the diagnosis of Delusional Disorder is

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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

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James suffers from schizophrenia and flails his limbs wildly with excitement.This is most appropriately labeled as

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Changes were made in the DSM-5 for which of the following:

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Research suggests the brain abnormalities found in those with schizophrenia may be due to

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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?

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Which of the following have been proposed as likely contributors to the reductions in hippocampal volume observed in people with schizophrenia?

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Congenital factors in schizophrenia are suggested by data showing increased risk of schizophrenia in children whose mothers __________ while pregnant.

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

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A puzzling finding from research on medication for schizophrenia is that

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Roger has a vacant stare.He answers questions in an apathetic,monotone voice,and shows no emotion,even when discussing events such as his mother's death.Roger's affect would be described as

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In some studies,cognitive training therapies for people with schizophrenia appear to be

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According to the family theory of schizophrenia,a schizophrenogenic mother would be described as

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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Exam 9: Schizophrenia

Michael suffers from schizophrenia and was recently released from the hospital.Which of his behaviors are most likely to elicit critical comments from his family when he returns home?

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One change in the diagnosis of Delusional Disorder is

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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

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James suffers from schizophrenia and flails his limbs wildly with excitement.This is most appropriately labeled as

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Changes were made in the DSM-5 for which of the following:

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Research suggests the brain abnormalities found in those with schizophrenia may be due to

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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?

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Which of the following have been proposed as likely contributors to the reductions in hippocampal volume observed in people with schizophrenia?

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Congenital factors in schizophrenia are suggested by data showing increased risk of schizophrenia in children whose mothers __________ while pregnant.

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

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A puzzling finding from research on medication for schizophrenia is that

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Roger has a vacant stare.He answers questions in an apathetic,monotone voice,and shows no emotion,even when discussing events such as his mother's death.Roger's affect would be described as

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In some studies,cognitive training therapies for people with schizophrenia appear to be

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According to the family theory of schizophrenia,a schizophrenogenic mother would be described as

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