Review of Exam 4

The symptom of schizophrenia most likely to be relieved by antipsychotic drugs is: a.) delusions b.) flat affect c.) lack of speech d.) lack of purpose

a.) delusions

Besides its close relationship to schizophrenia, schizotypal personality disorder has also been linked to: a.) stress disorders b.) mood disorders c.) anxiety disorders d.) intellectual disorders

b.) mood disorders

A person with schizophrenia who laughs when told sad news and screams in situations that most people see as warm and tender is experiencing: a.) cognitive distortion b.) delusions of control c.) inappropriate affect d.) olfactory hallucination

c.) inappropriate affect

Rosa is sure that her family is planning to kidnap her and take her inheritance. She has found her husband talking on the phone in whispers and seen her children looking at her strangely. Rosa is MOST likely suffering from: a.) delusions of grandeur b.) delusions of reference c.) delusions of control d.) delusions of persecution

d.) delusions of persecution

Which form of treatment for childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders is generally most successful? a.) psychodynamic therapy b.) cognitive-behavioral therapy c.) family therapy d.) group therapy

b.) cognitive-behavioral therapy

Poverty of speech, blunted and flat affect, loss of volition, and social withdrawal are all _____ symptoms of schizophrenia. a.) positive b.) negative c.) hallucinatory d.) psychomotor

b.) negative

Benjamin, age 71, takes two over-the-counter medications and five prescription medications. Is this number of medications usual for a person Benjamin's age? a.) Somewhat. The average elderly individual takes only one or two medications b.) No. The average elderly individual takes double this amount of medications c.) Yes. The average elderly individual takes about this amount of medications d.) Somewhat. The average elderly individual takes a few more medications

c.) Yes. The average elderly individual takes about this amount of medications

A person is socially withdrawn, speaks in odd ways, has strange ideas, and expresses little emotion, but is not displaying full-blown schizophrenic symptoms. What phase of schizophrenia is this person in? a.) prodromal b.) active c.) residual d.) either prodromal or residual

d.) either prodromal or residual

Which statement about exercise and Alzheimer's disease is supported by research? a.) Exercise may reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, and it may help treatment if the disease does develop b.) Exercise may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, but it doesn't help much with treatment if the disease develops c.) Exercise does not reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, but it may help treat the disease if it does develop d.) Exercise does not reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, and it doesn't help much with treatment if the disease develops

a.) Exercise may reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, and it may help treatment if the disease does develop

Winston has begun hearing voices and seeing odd flashing lights at random times. When he asks his friends and family if they also see and hear what he is experiencing, they deny the reality of these sensations.According to the cognitive-behavioral explanation, what is MOST likely to happen next? a.) Winston will think they are lying to him, and he will develop delusions that he is being persecuted b.) Winston will realize that something is wrong and will seek medical treatment immediately c.) Winston will live in denial and assume that everyone experiences what he experiences, despite being told the contrary d.) Winston will soon learn how to identify the difference between a hallucination and reality, which will allow him to function better in day-to-day life.

a.) Winston will think they are lying to him, and he will develop delusions that he is being persecuted

Jerry is a resident in a psychiatric ward. When he makes his bed, brushes his teeth, and sweeps the floor, he gets a plastic chip. He can exchange the plastic chips he has earned for extra privileges, such as additional TV time. This example illustrates the basic features of: a.) a token economy b.) milieu therapy c.) coordinated specialty care d.) a behavioral contract

a.) a token economy

The _____ approach to personality disorders assumes that personality disorders should be classified by the severity of personality traits rather than by the presence or absence of specific traits. a.) dimensional b.) categorical c.) symptomatic d.) cluster

a.) dimensional

A reading proficiency level that is much lower than would be expected based on the measure of general intelligence is called: a.) dyslexia b.) perceptual deficit disorder c.) developmental coordination disorder d.) speech sound disorder

a.) dyslexia

Recently, the dopamine hypothesis for schizophrenia has been challenged because it has been discovered that: a.) effective new drugs suggest abnormal neurotransmitter activity of serotonin, glutamate, and GABA, as well as dopamine b.) excessive dopamine activity contributes to only some kinds of schizophrenia c.) atypical antipsychotic drugs work exclusively on dopamine receptors d.) those with catatonic schizophrenia respond better to atypical than to traditional antipsychotic drugs.

a.) effective new drugs suggest abnormal neurotransmitter activity of serotonin, glutamate, and GABA, as well as dopamine

Evidence suggests that restricted affect among those with schizophrenia may reflect the inability to _____ emotions, not the inability to _____ them. a.) express; feel b.) feel; express c.) label; express d.) feel; label

a.) express; feel

According to the diathesis-stress model of schizophrenia: a.) people with a biological predisposition for schizophrenia will develop it if certain psychosocial stressors are also present b.) people with certain psychosocial stressors will develop schizophrenia in the absence of a biological predisposition c.) biological predispositions for schizophrenia override any evidence for the importance of psychosocial stressors d.) people with certain biological predispositions will develop schizophrenia in the absence of psychosocial stressors.

a.) people with a biological predisposition for schizophrenia will develop it if certain psychosocial stressors are also present

Which trait is common in people with antisocial personality disorder?a.) recklessness b.) anxiety c.) self-consciousness d.) shyness

a.) recklessness

Which of these is NOT a biological factor for autism spectrum disorder? a.) maternal exposure to toxic chemicals during pregnancy b.) administration of the MMR vaccine c.) dysfunction of brain structures d.) relatives with autism

b.) administration of the MMR vaccine

Rose is very high functioning, but she lacks interest in other people and has difficulty understanding how they feel. Her condition is sometimes called Asperger's disorder, but using the current DSM-5-TR criteria, she would be diagnosed with: a.) mentalization disorder b.) autism spectrum disorder c.) joint attention disorder d.) hyperreactivity disorder

b.) autism spectrum disorder

Chaeyoung often has difficulty establishing social ties. He feels extremely uncomfortable in social situations and expresses fear that he will be embarrassed or appear foolish to others. This is most reflective of which personality disorder? a.) paranoid personality disorder b.) avoidant personality disorder c.) histrionic personality disorder d.) narcissistic personality disorde

b.) avoidant personality disorder

A person experiences a clouding of consciousness that develops over a short period. If it often can be reversed once the underlying cause is determined, what is the condition called? a.) neurocognitive disorder b.) delirium c.) delusional disorder d.) cognitive mapping

b.) delirium

Being mindful of hallucinations and accepting them is most likely to: a.) cause the hallucinations to be more intense and distracting b.) enable people to cope with them and move forward with their lives c.) fuel other symptoms of schizophrenia, ultimately making them more severe d.) lead to a gradual deterioration in cognitive functioning

b.) enable people to cope with them and move forward with their lives

Anna shows no emotions when people tell her happy or sad stories and complains of hearing voices in her head telling her that the TV is spying on her. At times, she remains motionless in her chair for hours. When she does get out of her chair, she poses like the statue in the town square. Which of these represents a positive symptom of schizophrenia? a.) showing no emotions b.) hearing voices in her head c.) remaining motionless d.) posing like a statue

b.) hearing voices in her head

Ty, who thinks that he is the handsomest man in his city, feels superior to everyone around him. He is also sure that everyone knows how inferior they are compared to him. He is MOST likely experiencing: a.) schizoid personality disorder b.) narcissistic personality disorder c.) schizotypal personality disorder d.) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

b.) narcissistic personality disorder

Loren will not obey his parents. He deliberately does annoying things like putting his feet on tables and refuses to comply with requests to take them down. When threatened with punishment, he says he doesn't care.He is never physically violent or destructive, but otherwise he is completely unmanageable. This is an example of: a.) conduct disorder b.) oppositional defiant disorder c.) disruptive mood dysregulation disorder d.) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

b.) oppositional defiant disorder

Reese is distrustful of others and reacts quickly to perceived threats. Even though he has no evidence, he issure his wife is cheating on him. He finds it almost impossible to forgive those he thinks have wronged him. Reese displays the characteristics of: a.) avoidant personality disorder b.) paranoid personality disorder c.) narcissistic personality disorder d.) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

b.) paranoid personality disorder

The authors of DSM-5-TR have designed their own dimensional approach in diagnosing personality disorders for possible inclusion in future revisions of the DSM. The idea is that individuals whose traits significantly impair their functioning should receive a diagnosis of: a.) psychoticism disorder b.) personality disorder—trait specified c.) negative affectivity disorder d.) detachment disorder

b.) personality disorder—trait specified

Compared with long-term institutionalization, short-term hospitalization that includes aftercare is more likely to: a.) produce a backlash among community members who reject aftercare programs b.) produce greater improvement and fewer re hospitalizations c.) create a revolving door pattern in which people repeatedly enter and exit institutional care facilities d.) create financial burdens on communities and deplete treatment resources

b.) produce greater improvement and fewer re hospitalizations

Avoidant personality disorder seems MOST closely related to: a.) schizophrenia. b.) social anxiety disorder c.) mania d.) eating disorders

b.) social anxiety disorder

Patients who develop extreme withdrawal, anger, physical aggressiveness, and loss of interest in personal hygiene as a result of poor institutional care are showing a pattern known as: a.) institutional deterioration b.) social breakdown syndrome c.) chronic back ward syndrome d.) schizophrenic failure to thrive

b.) social breakdown syndrome

MOST cases of mild intellectual disability seem to be related to: a.) inherited traits b.) sociocultural and psychological factors c.) fetal alcohol syndrome d.) organic brain syndrome

b.) sociocultural and psychological factors

Which is NOT a goal of parent-child interaction therapy? a.) helping parents set realistic goals for their child's behavior b.) teaching the child better social and coping skills c.) encouraging parents to act consistently with their child d.) teaching parents to use fairer discipline practices

b.) teaching the child better social and coping skills

A friend tells you that his 70-year-old grandmother is in good physical health but has been diagnosed with depression. He wonders if she should even bother getting therapy: "She is pretty old, after all." Based on current research, the BEST answer is: a.) "No; older adults with depression don't usually respond well to therapy." b.) Maybe; though only about 15 percent of elderly patients show improvement." c.) "Yes; more than half of elderly patients show improvement with treatment." d.) "Yes; but be sure she gets individual therapy, since group therapies don't work well with the elderly.

c.) "Yes; more than half of elderly patients show improvement with treatment."

Your elderly grandfather is deteriorating. At first, he seemed only mildly forgetful, but lately he has had trouble recalling the names of close relatives and cannot remember where he is. He used to be very loving and patient, but now he is very unpleasant, and his condition is worsening. He is MOST likely experiencing: a.) presenile delirium b.) intellectual developmental disorder c.) Alzheimer's disease d.) stroke-induced neurocognitive disorder

c.) Alzheimer's disease

Arturo is being treated for schizophrenia. He has recently begun experiencing muscular tremors that he has difficulty controlling. What is the MOST likely explanation? a.) Arturo is experiencing one of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia b.) Arturo has developed Parkinson's disease c.) Arturo was prescribed a first-generation antipsychotic d.) Arturo was prescribed a second-generation antipsychotic

c.) Arturo was prescribed a first-generation antipsychotic

Which statement about hallucinations is FALSE? a.) Hallucinations are experienced by people with disorders other than schizophrenia b.) Hallucinations are different from perceptual illusions c.) Historically, hallucinations have been consistently seen as a sign of a psychological disorder d.) Hallucinations that are unrelated to a disorder or substance ingestion have been reported by many people

c.) Historically, hallucinations have been consistently seen as a sign of a psychological disorder

Erica believes there is a dangerous man living in her attic, despite being shown repeatedly that the attic is empty. This is an example of: a.) a hallucination b.) a formal thought disorder c.) a delusion d.) derailment

c.) a delusion

A child with autism spectrum disorder points to a picture of a fork on a board rather than saying, "I want food." This child is using a(n): a.) self-communication device b.) token economy system c.) augmentative communication system d.) integrative motor system

c.) augmentative communication system

A token economy approach to treatment is based on principles from the _____ view of abnormal behavior. a.) psychodynamic b.) biological c.) behavioral d.) humanistic

c.) behavioral

Darlene says "I get really mad sometimes, but other times I feel sad. Sometimes I hurt myself just to feel something." She likely has which personality disorder? a.) histrionic personality disorder b.) antisocial personality disorder c.) borderline personality disorder d.) schizotypal personality disorder

c.) borderline personality disorder

Antonio believes that the anchor on the evening television news is speaking directly and personally to him.He then decides to go to the television studio to talk to the anchor. Antonio is suffering from: a.) delusions of persecution b.) delusions of grandeur c.) delusions of reference d.) delusions of control

c.) delusions of reference

Which would be an example of the MOST common type of hallucination in schizophrenia? a.) seeing things that are not there b.) feeling burning sensations with no external cause c.) hearing voices talking in an empty room d.) tasting poison in one's coffee

c.) hearing voices talking in an empty room

Sylvie is 25, has an IQ of 60, and never did well at schoolwork. However, she now lives on her own, has a job, and is able to perform the routine chores of life. She would not be considered to have intellectual disability, because: a.) she is too old b.) her IQ is not low enough c.) her daily functioning is adequate d.) her condition was not diagnosed before she turned 18

c.) her daily functioning is adequate

Darcy is at a friend's dinner party. She's captured the attendees' attention for most of the evening by telling jokes and dramatized stories, but everyone's attention turns away from her when someone else announces her pregnancy. Darcy bursts into dramatic and effusive congratulations to draw back some attention, but she grows angry when the other woman stays the center of attention. Finally, Darcy loudly lies that she had been pregnant and miscarried, and that hearing about someone else's pregnancy is extremely hurtful. Darcy is exhibiting characteristics of: a.) obsessive personality disorder b.) antisocial personality disorder c.) histrionic personality disorder d.) narcissistic personality disorder

c.) histrionic personality disorder

Theorists propose that institutionalized patients deteriorate because they are deprived of opportunities to develop self-respect and independence. The therapy that counters this effect by creating an environment that encourages self-respect and responsibility is known as: a.) token therapy b.) coordinated specialty care c.) milieu therapy d.) environmental enhancement.

c.) milieu therapy

The five traits to be included in future revisions of the DSM-5-TR that utilize a dimensional approach in diagnosing personality disorders are: a.) conscientiousness, negative affectivity, detachment, antagonism, disinhibition b.) disinhibition, psychoticism, antagonism, agreeableness, extroversion c.) negative affectivity, detachment, antagonism, disinhibition, psychoticism d.) detachment, extroversion, neuroticism, antagonism, conscientiousness

c.) negative affectivity, detachment, antagonism, disinhibition, psychoticism

A hospitalized patient no longer talks about delusions and hallucinations, thanks to participating in a token economy program. However, critics of the token economy program would say that the token economy program has: a.) worsened the negative symptoms of the disorder b.) treated the schizophrenia without medication c.) not eliminated the delusions and hallucinations but has improved the patient's ability to imitate normal behavior d.) changed a Type I disorder into a Type II disorder.

c.) not eliminated the delusions and hallucinations but has improved the patient's ability to imitate normal behavior

Doreen has begun to display some mild symptoms of schizophrenia. Although her symptoms remain subtle, it is clear she is not functioning as well as she used to. She sees her friends less often, she is developing odd speech patterns, and she expresses little emotion. Which phase of schizophrenia is Doreen experiencing? a.) the active phase b.) the residual phase c.) the prodromal phase d.) the premorbid phase

c.) the prodromal phase

Experiencing racial discrimination can lead to _____ among youth. a.) Anxiety b.) Somatic complaints c.) Low self-esteem d.) All of the above

d.) All of the above

Which of the following statements about the treatment of schizophrenia is LEAST supported by research? a.) Antipsychotic drugs are important in treating schizophrenia, but psychotherapy and community programs are also essential b.) Community programs, when well-coordinated, can help those with schizophrenia increase their quality of life c.) The unique needs faced by those with schizophrenia often require a variety of treatment approaches as well as family support d.) Future breakthroughs in antipsychotic medication will reduce the need for other therapeutic approaches

d.) Future breakthroughs in antipsychotic medication will reduce the need for other therapeutic approaches

Which is NOT a criticism of DSM-5-TR diagnoses of personality disorders? a.) The reliability of the diagnosis is questionable b.) The validity of the diagnosis is questionable c.) The symptoms of different disorders overlap heavily d.) It incorporates new research into the new edition

d.) It incorporates new research into the new edition

Regarding old age, stress, and illness, which of these statements is NOT true? a.) Most people over age 65 have two or more chronic illnesses b.) A large percentage of elderly people suffer from insomnia or other sleep problems c.) Elderly people often contend with significant losses (such as death, sense of purpose, sensory ability) d.) Most people over age 65 develop psychological disorders due to the stressors in their lives

d.) Most people over age 65 develop psychological disorders due to the stressors in their lives

Which statement BEST describes an effective therapy for treating borderline personality disorder? a.) There is no effective therapy for borderline personality disorder b.) Use the psychodynamic approach but avoid relational therapy c.) Using drugs is a safe, effective way to treat the disorder d.) Research suggests that dialectical behavior therapy is the most effective

d.) Research suggests that dialectical behavior therapy is the most effective

Which of the following is LEAST accurate about bullying? a.) LGBTQ+ youth experience bullying at significantly greater rates than their straight and cisgender peers b.) Experiencing bullying is a strong risk factor for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in youth c.) Substance use, sleep problems, phobias, and depression are all possible effects of bullying d.) There is very little, if anything, that can be done to reduce the impacts of bullying on youth

d.) There is very little, if anything, that can be done to reduce the impacts of bullying on youth

What does it mean to say that intelligence tests are culturally biased? a.) They measure "street smarts," so rural children are disadvantaged b.) They measure abilities that are related to having been in school, disadvantaging homeschooled children c.) They are biased against children who have experienced a great variety of cultures and who are bilingual d.) They are biased in favor of those from middle and upper socioeconomic levels who are exposed to the kinds of language and typical experiences that the test evaluates

d.) They are biased in favor of those from middle and upper socioeconomic levels who are exposed to the kinds of language and typical experiences that the test evaluates

Which individual would MOST clearly fit into the biosocial theory of the development of borderline personality disorder? a.) an individual who has deficits in the functioning of both the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex b.) an individual who has family members who display many of the symptoms of borderline personality disorder c.) an individual who engages in self-injurious behavior while under the influence of illegal substances d.) an individual who has difficulty controlling internal emotions and parents who mislabel those emotions

d.) an individual who has difficulty controlling internal emotions and parents who mislabel those emotions

Individuals who were institutionalized for schizophrenia during the first half of the twentieth century probably received all of the following EXCEPT: a.) physical restraint b.) food and shelter c.) occasional abuse and neglect d.) antipsychotic medication

d.) antipsychotic medication

In 2001, Andrea Yates, showing symptoms of postpartum psychosis, drowned her five children. Assuming she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, her actions were: a.) typical; almost all women with postpartum psychosis harm their offspring b.) typical; at least 75 percent of women with postpartum psychosis harm their offspring c.) somewhat typical; about 50 percent of women with postpartum psychosis harm their offspring d.) atypical; less than 5 percent of women with postpartum psychosis harm or attempt to harm their offspring

d.) atypical; less than 5 percent of women with postpartum psychosis harm or attempt to harm their offspring

Charlene, who struggles with schizophrenia, responds to the question, "How are you?" with "Good day today, no sorrow tomorrow." This is an example of: a.) loose associations b.) neologisms c.) perseveration d.) clang

d.) clang

Sophia has been diagnosed with having autism spectrum disorder. Her parents note she has trouble coping when life is too unpredictable. She keeps all of her toys in a certain order on the shelf and throws a tantrum if her mother moves any of them. Any small changes in her daily routine also cause her to become very upset, and she commonly throws tantrums when there are any variations to her schedule. This is an example of: a.) overstimulation b.) stimulus over selectivity c.) self-stimulatory behavior d.) highly rigid and repetitive behavior

d.) highly rigid and repetitive behavior

Tina often believes that people on television are talking about her. She has difficulty keeping her attention focused, and often speaks in digressive and vague language with loose associations. Tina is most likely to meet criteria for: a.) schizoid personality disorder b.) avoidant personality disorder c.) paranoid personality disorder d.) schizotypal personality disorder

d.) schizotypal personality disorder

Which of the following activities is a therapist on a coordinated specialty care team LEAST likely to perform? a.) working with clients on problem-solving and decision-making skills b.) ensuring that clients are taking their medications c.) helping clients find employment, housing, and health care d.) training clients to identify and change delusional thoughts

d.) training clients to identify and change delusional thoughts

About 40 percent of individuals with Alzheimer's disease also experience: a. delusional disorder b. a depressive disorder c. schizophrenia d. substance abuse disorder

b. a depressive disorder

A child who does almost everything with her mother seems extremely anxious at school, getting frequent stomach aches and wanting to go home. If the child has an anxiety disorder, it is MOST likely: a. agoraphobia b. bipolar disorder c. dependent personality disorder d. separation anxiety disorder

d. separation anxiety disorder

A friend of yours says, "A 15-year-old high school student accused of shooting several classmates received a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder." Your accurate reply would be: a.) "Yes, that kind of behavior often is associated with that diagnosis." b.) "I don't think so; those with that diagnosis seldom engage in criminal activity." c.) "Yes, and I'll bet that wasn't the only diagnosis, either." d.) "No, the student is too young for that diagnosis."

d.) "No, the student is too young for that diagnosis."

Axl has always been a loner. He has never much cared for being with other people and does not form relationships easily. He appears to be without emotion. Axl may be exhibiting: a.) schizoid personality disorder b.) paranoid personality disorder c.) histrionic personality disorder d.) narcissistic personality disorder

a.) schizoid personality disorder

Elimination disorders are diagnosed when which criteria have been met? a.) A child has reached an age at which he or she is expected to control bodily functions b.) The child has a physical illness causing the disorder c.) The child has been taking medications that are causing the disorder d.) The child hides the disorder from his or her parents.

a.) A child has reached an age at which he or she is expected to control bodily functions

How do personality disorders differ from the personality characteristics of typical people? a.) They lead to more maladaptive, distressful, and inflexible behaviors b.) They include personality traits not experienced by typical people c.) They are generally treated successfully with antipsychotic medication d.) They are caused by epigenetic processes.

a.) They lead to more maladaptive, distressful, and inflexible behaviors

If you could "get inside the head" of a person experiencing auditory hallucinations, you would MOST likely find that: a.) the person actually produces nerve signals of sound in the brain b.) the person knows that the hallucinations are fictional c.) hallucinations and delusions are coded in the same place in the person's brain d.) the person is aware of auditory hallucinations but not aware of other types of hallucinations.

a.) the person actually produces nerve signals of sound in the brain

Which personality disorder is marked by a general pattern of disregard for, and violation of, other people's rights? a.) borderline b.) antisocial c.) histrionic d.) narcissistic

b.) antisocial

Which BEST supports the dopamine hypothesis for schizophrenia? a.) Like those with Parkinsonism, those with schizophrenia have unusually low levels of dopamine b.) Antipsychotic drugs often produce Parkinsonian symptoms c.) Antipsychotic drugs increase the rate of firing at dopamine receptor sites d.) Dopamine levels vary across the different kinds of schizophrenia.

b.) Antipsychotic drugs often produce Parkinsonian symptoms

Currently, what is known about the relationship between hallucinations and delusions? a.) There is no evidence to suggest that they are related to one another b.) It is likely that hallucinations and delusions occur together and feed one another c.) Physiological evidence indicates a physical correlation with delusions, but not hallucinations d.) Hallucinations cause delusions, but delusions do not cause hallucination

b.) It is likely that hallucinations and delusions occur together and feed one another

Compared with younger people, those older than 65 are: a.) more likely to experience depression, whether they live in nursing homes or not b.) about as likely to experience depression if not living in a nursing home and more likely to experience depression if living in a nursing home c.) less likely to experience depression, whether they live in nursing homes or not d.) less likely to experience depression if living in a nursing home and more likely to experience depression if not living in a nursing home

b.) about as likely to experience depression if not living in a nursing home and more likely to experience depression if living in a nursing home

Hallucinations are to _____ as delusions are to _____. a.) cognition; emotion b.) perceptions; beliefs c.) positive symptoms; negative symptoms d.) psychosis; neurosis

b.) perceptions; beliefs

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are to _____ as negative symptoms are to _____. a.) symptoms that are difficult to treat; symptoms that can easily be treated b.) what is "added" to experience; what is "taken away" from experience c.) features that people consider to be good; features that people consider to be bad d.) excess feelings of happiness and elation; excess feelings of sadness and depression

b.) what is "added" to experience; what is "taken away" from experience

Which statement accurately reflects current thinking about psychosis and schizophrenia? a.) Psychotic behavior is best labeled as schizophrenia b.) Schizophrenia and psychosis are two distinctly different syndromes c. People with different diagnoses can exhibit psychosis; it is not limited to schizophrenia d. People with bipolar disorder or major depression don't exhibit psychosis; only people with schizophrenia do

c. People with different diagnoses can exhibit psychosis; it is not limited to schizophrenia

At Downtown Wellness Center, residents are looked at by a team of professionals that provides medications, psychotherapy, help in handling daily challenges, social skills coaching, and vocational counseling. This kind of care environment is called: a. acceptance and commitment therapy b. remediation and reinterpretation c. assertive community treatment d. milieu therapy

c. assertive community treatment

For a pattern of thought and behavior to be diagnosed as a personality disorder, the pattern must be all of the following EXCEPT: a.) long-lasting, wide-ranging, and rigid b.) significantly different from what is normal for the culture c.) categorically different from other, less-severe disorders d.) a source of significant distress or impairment

c.) categorically different from other, less-severe disorders

Behavioral and somatic symptoms, such as clinginess, sleep difficulties, and stomach pain, rather than cognitive symptoms, are MORE characteristic of anxiety disorders in: a.) female children rather than in male children b.) adolescents rather than in children c.) children rather than in adults d.) children of former generations rather than of the present generation.

c.) children rather than in adults

Antipsychotic drugs have all the following in common EXCEPT: a.) they typically work by decreasing dopamine activity b.) they are generally more effective in treating schizophrenia than any other method used alone c.) they produce unwanted side effects, but with varying levels of severity d.) they increase the risk of future substance abuse and chemical dependency

d.) they increase the risk of future substance abuse and chemical dependency