RMA 10: Psychosis, Schizophrenia, & Treatment (1)

Which of the following is the most common hallucination? Select one: a. Auditory b. Visual c. Olfactory d. Tactile

a. Auditory

When are residual symptoms most evident? Select one: a. After the acute phase of the disorder b. During the acute phase of the disorder c. Prior to onset of the acute phase of the disorder d. During the catatonic phase of the disorder

a. After the acute phase of the disorder

Which of the following is the most common type of delusion? Select one: a. Persecutory delusions b. Thought insertions c. Delusions of grandeur d. Somatic delusions

a. Persecutory delusions

Julia suddenly experienced delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech but these symptoms lasted for only 3 days. She is most likely to be diagnosed with _____. Select one: a. brief psychotic disorder b. delusional disorder c. schizoaffective disorder d. schizophreniform disorder

a. brief psychotic disorder

Although she has never met the actor Chris Rock, June believes that he is in love with her. This is an example of a _____. Select one: a. delusion b. paranoia c. hallucination d. deception

a. delusion

People with _____ may believe that the comments of a local politician at a rally are directed at them. Select one: a. delusions of reference b. somatic delusions c. grandiose delusion d. delusions of thought insertion

a. delusions of reference

Prodromal symptoms of schizophrenia are evident: Select one: a. prior to onset of the acute phase. b. during the acute phase of the disorder. c. when the disorder is in remission. d. after the acute phase.

a. prior to onset of the acute phase.

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia? Select one: a. Delusions b. Avolition c. Catatonia d. Derailment

b. Avolition

Stanley has experienced a loss of the ability to experience pleasure. Stanley is most likely exhibiting _____. Select one: a. avolition b. anhedonia c. aphasia d. alogia

b. anhedonia

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia: Select one: a. are present only in the disorganized type of schizophrenia. b. are most prominent in the prodromal and residual phases. c. are only seen in the acute phase of the disorder. d. are present during the premorbid level of functioning.

b. are most prominent in the prodromal and residual phases.

Fred believes that the FBI has put a wiretap on his phone, and they are trying to entrap him. Most likely, Fred is experiencing a _____. Select one: a. thought insertion b. persecutory delusion c. somatic delusion d. grandiose delusion

b. persecutory delusion

Which of the following is true about factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia? Select one: a. All people with schizophrenia show structural and functional abnormalities in the brain including highly active prefrontal cortex and smaller ventricles. b. Strong evidence for a single genetic component to schizophrenia exists and fully explains the connection between genetics and the disorder. c. Prenatal and birth difficulties have been implicated as factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia. d. Prenatal exposure to viruses during the third trimester of gestation decreases the risk of developing schizophrenia as it allows the fetal immune system to build resistance.

c. Prenatal and birth difficulties have been implicated as factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia.

Which of the following is true about factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia? Select one: a. Prenatal exposure to viruses during the third trimester of gestation decreases the risk of developing schizophrenia as it allows the fetal immune system to build resistance. b. All people with schizophrenia show structural and functional abnormalities in the brain including highly active prefrontal cortex and smaller ventricles. c. Prenatal and birth difficulties have been implicated as factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia. d. Strong evidence for a single genetic component to schizophrenia exists and fully explains the connection between genetics and the disorder.

c. Prenatal and birth difficulties have been implicated as factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia.

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia: Select one: a. are present during the premorbid level of functioning. b. are only seen in the acute phase of the disorder. c. are most prominent in the prodromal and residual phases. d. are present only in the disorganized type of schizophrenia.

c. are most prominent in the prodromal and residual phases.

When monozygotic (MZ) twins who were discordant for schizophrenia were compared with MZ twins who both had schizophrenia, researchers found that the MZ twins discordant for schizophrenia: Select one: a. possessed additional genetic material not found in members of the control group. b. had few, but noticeable, variations in their genetic makeup. c. showed numerous differences in the molecular structure of their DNA. d. had the exact same DNA structure, thereby implicating environmental factors.

c. showed numerous differences in the molecular structure of their DNA.

Psychosis refers to knowing the difference between: Select one: a. right and wrong. b. pleasure and pain. c. what is real and what is not real. d. conscious and unconscious desires.

c. what is real and what is not real.

A person with schizophrenia may exhibit disorganized speech patterns that are completely incoherent to listeners. This is known as _____. Select one: a. avolition b. alogia c. word salad d. blunted affect

c. word salad

It is estimated that, within the United States, _____ of the population will develop schizophrenia at some time in their lives. Select one: a. 10 to 20 percent b. 5 to 10 percent c. 25 to 30 percent d. 1 to 2 percent

d. 1 to 2 percent

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia? Select one: a. Anhedonia b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Avolition d. Catatonic behavior

d. Catatonic behavior

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia? Select one: a. Tardive dyskinesia b. Avolition c. Anhedonia d. Catatonic behavior

d. Catatonic behavior

Ethel's conversations are hard to follow. She doesn't stay on the same topic, and there is no logical transition between topics. Ethel's speech is probably an example of _____. Select one: a. alogia b. neologism c. avolition d. derailment

d. derailment

Delusions are to _____ as hallucinations are to _____. Select one: a. perceptions; thoughts b. thoughts; feelings c. perceptions; feelings d. thoughts; perceptions

d. thoughts; perceptions