Question 1

Which of the following is a plausible explanation for how maternal influenza might lead to schizophrenia later in life?

Accepted Answer

A)   The flu virus may lie dormant in the brain until adolescence, when it becomes active and initiates the degeneration that results in the symptoms of schizophrenia.
B)   The flu exposure may alter the fetal genes such that a susceptibility to schizophrenia is now part of the child's genetic makeup.
C)   Maternal antibodies could cross the placenta and interfere with brain development such that the risk of developing schizophrenia is enhanced later in life.
D)   The flu virus frequently has long-term effects on the behavior of affected individuals; maternal infection with influenza may result in an environment that is likely to trigger schizophrenia in the susceptible individual.

Question 2

One aspect of family environment that has been found to be important in schizophrenia is the level of expressed emotion. Which of the following is not one of the expressed emotions found to be predictive of relapse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Humor
B)   Criticism
C)   Hostility
D)   Emotional overinvolvement

Question 3

Most of the evidence suggests that schizophrenia runs in families. This means that schizophrenia ________

Accepted Answer

A)   is definitely a genetic abnormality.
B)   is definitely caused by a combination of genetic and environmental influences.
C)   is definitely caused by environmental influences.
D)   may be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental influences.

Question 4

Negative symptoms are ________

Accepted Answer

A)   those that are harmful.
B)   more disturbing to the patient than positive symptoms.
C)   a common side effect of antipsychotic medications.
D)   characterized as an absence or deficit of normal behaviors.

Question 5

Based on current research, which statement can be justified?

Accepted Answer

A)   Genetics play such a strong role, they are a sufficient condition for schizophrenia.
B)   Genetics increase a person's vulnerability to develop schizophrenia.
C)   Genetics may not be sufficient for schizophrenia, but everyone who develops schizophrenia must have some number of "schizophrenia genes."
D)   Genetics cannot play a significant role in the cause of schizophrenia because most people with the disorder have no close relatives who have it.

Question 6

Both of Mary's parents have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Bob has an identical twin, who has schizophrenia. Who is more likely to develop schizophrenia and why?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bob, because he is male and has a family history of schizophrenia.
B)   Mary, because all of her genes come from her parents and they both have the disease.
C)   Bob, because he has inherited the same susceptibility that his twin is expressing.
D)   Mary, because females are more susceptible than males to the genetic forms of schizophrenia.

Question 7

What important aspect of the adoptive family was missing from early studies? What did later studies find when they did include it?

Accepted Answer

Early studies did not examine child rear...

Question 8

How is dopamine theorized to induce psychosis?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine may play a role in ho...

Question 9

What are endophenotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abnormally shaped cells in the brain
B)   Neurotransmitters of slightly different chemical composition than normal
C)   Discrete, stable, and measurable traits thought to be under genetic control
D)   Specific chromosomes thought to be important in the genetic transmission of schizophrenia

Question 10

What are schizoaffective disorder and schizophreniform disorder? How do they relate to schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

These are not considered formal subtypes...

Question 11

Studies of adopted children who were at high-risk for developing schizophrenia found that which of the following appeared to increase the likelihood that these children would show high levels of thought disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vague, confusing, and unclear communication
B)   Physical abuse
C)   Permissive parenting
D)   Divorce

Question 12

The DSM-5 diagnosis for someone who has features of schizophrenia and a severe mood disorder is __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The DSM-5 diagnosis for someone who has...

Question 13

Cognitive-behavioral treatment for people with schizophrenia tries to help them ________

Accepted Answer

A)   learn a trade so they can earn a living.
B)   gain the skills they need for daily living.
C)   find the services they need in the community.
D)   question their delusions to help reduce their intensity.

Question 14

What is schizoaffective disorder?

Accepted Answer

The individual diagnosed with schizoaffe...

Question 15

Which type of training has an emphasis on helping patients deal with their neurocognitive deficits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive remediation training
B)   Social skills training
C)   Case management
D)   Family therapy

Question 16

What type of hallucinations are the most common?

Accepted Answer

A)   Auditory
B)   Tactile
C)   Visual
D)   Gustatory

Question 17

The lifetime risk for schizophrenia is just under __________ percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lifetime risk for schizophrenia is just...

Question 18

Joe has a delusional belief. When people argue with him, ________

Accepted Answer

A)   he admits he could be wrong.
B)   he only admits he is wrong after being shown more proof than most people would need.
C)   he doesn't admit he is wrong to other people, but he admits it to himself.
D)   he doesn't admit he could be wrong, no matter what proof he is shown.

Question 19

The latest research has demonstrated how many genetic loci associated with the presence of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)   18
B)   108
C)   180
D)   1080

Question 20

A rigorous study conducted by the Swedish army showed that young men who use cannabis by age 18 are _____ times more likely to develop schizophrenia than those who don't.

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   4.5
C)   6
D)   10.3

Exam 13: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

What is schizoaffective disorder?

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Which type of training has an emphasis on helping patients deal with their neurocognitive deficits?

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Cognitive-behavioral treatment for people with schizophrenia tries to help them ________

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Joe has a delusional belief. When people argue with him, ________

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The latest research has demonstrated how many genetic loci associated with the presence of schizophrenia?

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Both of Mary's parents have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Bob has an identical twin, who has schizophrenia. Who is more likely to develop schizophrenia and why?

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How is dopamine theorized to induce psychosis?

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What are schizoaffective disorder and schizophreniform disorder? How do they relate to schizophrenia?

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Negative symptoms are ________

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Studies of adopted children who were at high-risk for developing schizophrenia found that which of the following appeared to increase the likelihood that these children would show high levels of thought disorders?

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Most of the evidence suggests that schizophrenia runs in families. This means that schizophrenia ________

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Which of the following is a plausible explanation for how maternal influenza might lead to schizophrenia later in life?

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What type of hallucinations are the most common?

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What are endophenotypes?

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The lifetime risk for schizophrenia is just under __________ percent.

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A rigorous study conducted by the Swedish army showed that young men who use cannabis by age 18 are _____ times more likely to develop schizophrenia than those who don't.

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One aspect of family environment that has been found to be important in schizophrenia is the level of expressed emotion. Which of the following is not one of the expressed emotions found to be predictive of relapse?

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Based on current research, which statement can be justified?

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What important aspect of the adoptive family was missing from early studies? What did later studies find when they did include it?

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The DSM-5 diagnosis for someone who has features of schizophrenia and a severe mood disorder is __________ disorder.

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